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Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] #25 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] #25 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $29.49 raw (Near Mint) and $592 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $18–$25 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $29.49 | $18 – $25 |
| Lightly Played | $23.59 | $14 – $20 |
| Moderately Played | $17.69 | $11 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.80 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.37 | $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 | $592 | $355 – $503 |
| PSA 9.5 | $129 | $77 – $110 |
| PSA 9 | $83 | $50 – $71 |
| PSA 8 | $70 | $42 – $60 |
| PSA 7 | $46 | $28 – $40 |
| BGS 10 | $769 | $461 – $654 |
| CGC 10 | $172 | $103 – $146 |
| SGC 10 | $355 | $213 – $302 |
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 | $18–$25 | $0 | $0 | $18–$25 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $29.49 | −$3.91 | −$5.00 | $20.58 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $28.02 | −$3.05 | −$4.00 | $20.97 | 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% | $592 | $470 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $83 | $24 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $70 | $13 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $29 | $-22 |
"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 Gyarados [1st Edition] #25 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $29.49 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.