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Blaziken ex [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions)
Blaziken ex [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions is worth about $100.00 raw (Near Mint) and $657 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $60–$85 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $100.00 | $60 – $85 |
| Lightly Played | $80.00 | $48 – $68 |
| Moderately Played | $60.00 | $36 – $51 |
| Heavily Played | $40.00 | $24 – $34 |
| Damaged | $25.00 | $15 – $21 |
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 | $657 | $394 – $559 |
| PSA 9.5 | $216 | $130 – $184 |
| PSA 9 | $197 | $118 – $167 |
| BGS 10 | $854 | $512 – $726 |
| CGC 10 | $394 | $236 – $335 |
| SGC 10 | $394 | $236 – $335 |
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 | $60–$85 | $0 | $0 | $60–$85 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $100.00 | −$13.25 | −$0.00 | $86.75 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $95.00 | −$10.35 | −$0.00 | $84.65 | 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% | $657 | $527 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $197 | $127 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $100 | $44 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $100 | $44 |
"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 Blaziken ex [1st Edition] #18
The Blaziken ex [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $100.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $657. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.