Blastoise #78 (Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale)
Blastoise #78 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is worth about $208.47 raw (Near Mint) and $3,350 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $125–$177 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $208.47 | $125 – $177 |
| Lightly Played | $166.78 | $100 – $142 |
| Moderately Played | $125.08 | $75 – $106 |
| Heavily Played | $83.39 | $50 – $71 |
| Damaged | $52.12 | $31 – $44 |
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 | $3,350 | $2,010 – $2,848 |
| PSA 9.5 | $689 | $413 – $586 |
| PSA 9 | $626 | $376 – $532 |
| PSA 8 | $425 | $255 – $361 |
| PSA 7 | $97 | $58 – $82 |
| BGS 10 | $4,355 | $2,613 – $3,702 |
| CGC 10 | $2,010 | $1,206 – $1,708 |
| SGC 10 | $2,010 | $1,206 – $1,708 |
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 | $125–$177 | $0 | $0 | $125–$177 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $208.47 | −$27.62 | −$0.00 | $180.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $198.05 | −$21.57 | −$0.00 | $176.48 | 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% | $3,350 | $2,863 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $626 | $500 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $425 | $326 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $208 | $138 |
"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 #78
The Blastoise #78 from Pokemon Japanese Plasma Gale is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $208.47. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,350. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.