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Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #61 (Pokemon Japanese Collection Y)
Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #61 from Pokemon Japanese Collection Y is worth about $63.37 raw (Near Mint) and $810 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $38–$54 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $63.37 | $38 – $54 |
| Lightly Played | $50.70 | $30 – $43 |
| Moderately Played | $38.02 | $23 – $32 |
| Heavily Played | $25.35 | $15 – $22 |
| Damaged | $15.84 | $10 – $13 |
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 | $810 | $486 – $688 |
| PSA 9.5 | $267 | $160 – $227 |
| PSA 9 | $242 | $145 – $206 |
| PSA 8 | $118 | $70 – $100 |
| BGS 10 | $1,053 | $632 – $895 |
| CGC 10 | $486 | $292 – $413 |
| SGC 10 | $486 | $292 – $413 |
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 | $38–$54 | $0 | $0 | $38–$54 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $63.37 | −$8.40 | −$5.00 | $49.97 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $60.20 | −$6.56 | −$4.00 | $49.64 | 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% | $810 | $660 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $242 | $167 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $118 | $59 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $63 | $7 |
"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 EX [1st Edition] #61
The Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #61 from Pokemon Japanese Collection Y is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $63.37. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $810. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.