Blastoise #9 (Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack)
Blastoise #9 from Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack is worth about $73.50 raw (Near Mint) and $5,596 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $44–$62 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $73.50 | $44 – $62 |
| Lightly Played | $58.80 | $35 – $50 |
| Moderately Played | $44.10 | $26 – $37 |
| Heavily Played | $29.40 | $18 – $25 |
| Damaged | $18.38 | $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 | $5,596 | $3,358 – $4,757 |
| PSA 9.5 | $979 | $587 – $832 |
| PSA 9 | $698 | $418 – $593 |
| PSA 8 | $287 | $172 – $244 |
| PSA 7 | $181 | $108 – $154 |
| BGS 10 | $7,275 | $4,365 – $6,184 |
| CGC 10 | $1,291 | $775 – $1,097 |
| SGC 10 | $3,358 | $2,015 – $2,854 |
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 | $44–$62 | $0 | $0 | $44–$62 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $73.50 | −$9.74 | −$5.00 | $58.76 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $69.83 | −$7.60 | −$4.00 | $58.23 | 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% | $5,596 | $4,812 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $698 | $562 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $287 | $206 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $74 | $16 |
"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 #9
The Blastoise #9 from Pokemon Japanese Expansion Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $73.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,596. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.