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Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #3 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $325.00 raw (Near Mint) and $9,850 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $195–$276 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $325.00 | $195 – $276 |
| Lightly Played | $260.00 | $156 – $221 |
| Moderately Played | $195.00 | $117 – $166 |
| Heavily Played | $130.00 | $78 – $110 |
| Damaged | $81.25 | $49 – $69 |
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 | $9,850 | $5,910 – $8,372 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,075 | $1,245 – $1,764 |
| PSA 9 | $1,188 | $712 – $1,009 |
| PSA 8 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
| PSA 7 | $428 | $257 – $364 |
| BGS 10 | $12,805 | $7,683 – $10,884 |
| CGC 10 | $2,400 | $1,440 – $2,040 |
| SGC 10 | $5,910 | $3,546 – $5,024 |
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 | $195–$276 | $0 | $0 | $195–$276 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $325.00 | −$43.06 | −$0.00 | $281.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $308.75 | −$33.62 | −$0.00 | $275.13 | 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% | $9,850 | $8,502 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,188 | $987 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $520 | $408 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $325 | $239 |
"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] #3
The Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #3 from Pokemon Team Rocket is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $325.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $9,850. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.