Blastoise & Piplup GX #157 from Pokemon Chinese CSM2aC is worth about $89.89 raw (Near Mint) and $201 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $54–$76 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $89.89 | $54 – $76 |
| Lightly Played | $71.91 | $43 – $61 |
| Moderately Played | $53.93 | $32 – $46 |
| Heavily Played | $35.96 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $22.47 | $13 – $19 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $201 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 9.5 | $110 | $66 – $94 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| BGS 10 | $261 | $157 – $222 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | $73 – $103 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $54–$76 | $0 | $0 | $54–$76 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $89.89 | −$11.91 | −$5.00 | $72.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $85.40 | −$9.30 | −$4.00 | $72.10 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $201 | $131 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $100 | $39 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $90 | $30 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $90 | $30 |
"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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The Blastoise & Piplup GX #157 from Pokemon Chinese CSM2aC is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $89.89. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $201. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.