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Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $26.03 raw (Near Mint) and $497 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$22 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $26.03 | $16 – $22 |
| Lightly Played | $20.82 | $12 – $18 |
| Moderately Played | $15.62 | $9 – $13 |
| Heavily Played | $10.41 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.51 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $497 | $298 – $423 |
| PSA 9.5 | $146 | $88 – $124 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | $80 – $113 |
| PSA 8 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 7 | $38 | $23 – $33 |
| BGS 10 | $646 | $388 – $549 |
| CGC 10 | $220 | $132 – $187 |
| SGC 10 | $298 | $179 – $253 |
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 | $16–$22 | $0 | $0 | $16–$22 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $26.03 | −$3.45 | −$5.00 | $17.58 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $24.73 | −$2.69 | −$4.00 | $18.04 | 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% | $497 | $388 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $133 | $72 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $80 | $21 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $26 | $-25 |
"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 [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $26.03 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.