Dark Alakazam #1 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Alakazam #1 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $48.99 raw (Near Mint) and $1,398 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $29–$42 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $48.99 | $29 – $42 |
| Lightly Played | $39.19 | $24 – $33 |
| Moderately Played | $29.39 | $18 – $25 |
| Heavily Played | $19.60 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.25 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $1,398 | $838 – $1,188 |
| PSA 9.5 | $219 | $131 – $186 |
| PSA 9 | $199 | $119 – $169 |
| PSA 8 | $109 | $65 – $93 |
| PSA 7 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| BGS 10 | $1,817 | $1,090 – $1,544 |
| CGC 10 | $339 | $203 – $288 |
| SGC 10 | $839 | $503 – $713 |
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 | $29–$42 | $0 | $0 | $29–$42 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $48.99 | −$6.49 | −$5.00 | $37.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $46.54 | −$5.07 | −$4.00 | $37.47 | 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% | $1,398 | $1,169 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $199 | $130 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $109 | $52 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $49 | $-6 |
"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 Dark Alakazam #1 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $48.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.