Dark Alakazam #18 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Alakazam #18 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $14.38 raw (Near Mint) and $176 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.38 | $9 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.50 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.63 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.75 | $3 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.60 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $176 | $106 – $150 |
| PSA 9.5 | $83 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 9 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| PSA 8 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| PSA 7 | $26 | $16 – $22 |
| BGS 10 | $229 | $137 – $195 |
| CGC 10 | $50 | $30 – $43 |
| SGC 10 | $65 | $39 – $55 |
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 | $9–$12 | $0 | $0 | $9–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.38 | −$1.91 | −$5.00 | $7.47 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.66 | −$1.49 | −$4.00 | $8.17 | 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% | $176 | $110 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $75 | $17 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $35 | $-18 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $14 | $-36 |
"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 #18 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $14.38 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.