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Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #44 (Pokemon Japanese Web)
Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #44 from Pokemon Japanese Web is worth about $569.99 raw (Near Mint) and $3,784 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $342–$484 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $569.99 | $342 – $484 |
| Lightly Played | $455.99 | $274 – $388 |
| Moderately Played | $341.99 | $205 – $291 |
| Heavily Played | $228.00 | $137 – $194 |
| Damaged | $142.50 | $86 – $121 |
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 | $3,784 | $2,270 – $3,216 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,874 | $1,124 – $1,593 |
| PSA 9 | $1,260 | $756 – $1,071 |
| PSA 7 | $1,000 | $600 – $850 |
| BGS 10 | $4,919 | $2,951 – $4,181 |
| CGC 10 | $2,270 | $1,362 – $1,930 |
| SGC 10 | $2,270 | $1,362 – $1,930 |
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 | $342–$484 | $0 | $0 | $342–$484 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $569.99 | −$75.52 | −$0.00 | $494.47 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $541.49 | −$58.97 | −$0.00 | $482.52 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $3,784 | $3,239 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $1,260 | $1,050 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $570 | $451 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $570 | $451 |
"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] #44
The Dark Blastoise [1st Edition] #44 from Pokemon Japanese Web is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $569.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,784. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.