Blastoise #49 (Pokemon Japanese Miracle Crystal)
Blastoise #49 from Pokemon Japanese Miracle Crystal is worth about $52.00 raw (Near Mint) and $2,575 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $31–$44 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $52.00 | $31 – $44 |
| Lightly Played | $41.60 | $25 – $35 |
| Moderately Played | $31.20 | $19 – $27 |
| Heavily Played | $20.80 | $12 – $18 |
| Damaged | $13.00 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $2,575 | $1,545 – $2,189 |
| PSA 9.5 | $587 | $352 – $499 |
| PSA 9 | $271 | $163 – $230 |
| PSA 8 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 7 | $61 | $37 – $52 |
| BGS 10 | $3,348 | $2,009 – $2,846 |
| CGC 10 | $455 | $273 – $387 |
| SGC 10 | $1,545 | $927 – $1,313 |
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 | $31–$44 | $0 | $0 | $31–$44 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $52.00 | −$6.89 | −$5.00 | $40.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $49.40 | −$5.38 | −$4.00 | $40.02 | 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% | $2,575 | $2,191 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $271 | $192 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $72 | $15 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $52 | $-3 |
"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 #49
The Blastoise #49 from Pokemon Japanese Miracle Crystal is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $52.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,575. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.