Blastoise #3 (Pokemon Japanese 25th Anniversary Promo)
Blastoise #3 from Pokemon Japanese 25th Anniversary Promo is worth about $74.99 raw (Near Mint) and $202 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $45–$64 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $74.99 | $45 – $64 |
| Lightly Played | $59.99 | $36 – $51 |
| Moderately Played | $44.99 | $27 – $38 |
| Heavily Played | $30.00 | $18 – $26 |
| Damaged | $18.75 | $11 – $16 |
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 | $202 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 9.5 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 9 | $70 | $42 – $60 |
| PSA 8 | $37 | $22 – $31 |
| PSA 7 | $29 | $17 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $252 | $152 – $215 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
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 | $45–$64 | $0 | $0 | $45–$64 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $74.99 | −$9.94 | −$5.00 | $60.05 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $71.24 | −$7.76 | −$4.00 | $59.48 | 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% | $202 | $132 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $70 | $13 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $37 | $-16 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $75 | $17 |
"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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About Blastoise #3
The Blastoise #3 from Pokemon Japanese 25th Anniversary Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $74.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $202. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.