Blastoise & Piplup GX #253 (Pokemon Cosmic Eclipse)
Blastoise & Piplup GX #253 from Pokemon Cosmic Eclipse is worth about $103.82 raw (Near Mint) and $475 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $62–$88 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $103.82 | $62 – $88 |
| Lightly Played | $83.06 | $50 – $71 |
| Moderately Played | $62.29 | $37 – $53 |
| Heavily Played | $41.53 | $25 – $35 |
| Damaged | $25.95 | $16 – $22 |
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 | $475 | $285 – $404 |
| PSA 9.5 | $224 | $134 – $190 |
| PSA 9 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
| PSA 8 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| PSA 7 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| BGS 10 | $455 | $273 – $387 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | $85 – $120 |
| SGC 10 | $285 | $171 – $242 |
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 | $62–$88 | $0 | $0 | $62–$88 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $103.82 | −$13.76 | −$0.00 | $90.06 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $98.63 | −$10.74 | −$0.00 | $87.89 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $475 | $369 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $204 | $134 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $90 | $30 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $104 | $47 |
"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 & Piplup GX #253
The Blastoise & Piplup GX #253 from Pokemon Cosmic Eclipse is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $103.82. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $475. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.