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Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #20 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #20 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $59.78 raw (Near Mint) and $981 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $36–$51 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $59.78 | $36 – $51 |
| Lightly Played | $47.82 | $29 – $41 |
| Moderately Played | $35.87 | $22 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.91 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.95 | $9 – $13 |
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 | $981 | $589 – $834 |
| PSA 9.5 | $308 | $185 – $262 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
| PSA 8 | $86 | $51 – $73 |
| PSA 7 | $56 | $34 – $48 |
| BGS 10 | $1,276 | $766 – $1,085 |
| CGC 10 | $275 | $165 – $234 |
| SGC 10 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
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 | $36–$51 | $0 | $0 | $36–$51 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $59.78 | −$7.92 | −$5.00 | $46.86 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $56.79 | −$6.18 | −$4.00 | $46.61 | 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% | $981 | $808 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $190 | $122 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $86 | $26 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $60 | $4 |
"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 Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #20
The Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #20 from Pokemon Team Rocket is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $59.78. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $981. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.