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Blastoise [1st Edition] (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness)
Blastoise [1st Edition] from Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth about $26.46 raw (Near Mint) and $509 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$22 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $26.46 | $16 – $22 |
| Lightly Played | $21.17 | $13 – $18 |
| Moderately Played | $15.88 | $10 – $13 |
| Heavily Played | $10.58 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.62 | $4 – $6 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $509 | $305 – $433 |
| PSA 9.5 | $148 | $89 – $126 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | $81 – $114 |
| PSA 8 | $46 | $28 – $39 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $22 |
| BGS 10 | $662 | $397 – $563 |
| CGC 10 | $65 | $39 – $55 |
| SGC 10 | $305 | $183 – $259 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $16–$22 | $0 | $0 | $16–$22 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $26.46 | −$3.51 | −$5.00 | $17.95 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $25.14 | −$2.74 | −$4.00 | $18.40 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $509 | $399 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $134 | $74 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $46 | $-8 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $26 | $-25 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Blastoise [1st Edition] (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness) currently trades at $26.46 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.