Dark Gyarados #8 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Gyarados #8 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $50.18 raw (Near Mint) and $1,436 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $30–$43 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $50.18 | $30 – $43 |
| Lightly Played | $40.14 | $24 – $34 |
| Moderately Played | $30.11 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.07 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.54 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $1,436 | $861 – $1,220 |
| PSA 9.5 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | $95 – $134 |
| PSA 8 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| PSA 7 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| BGS 10 | $1,866 | $1,120 – $1,586 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | $80 – $113 |
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 | $30–$43 | $0 | $0 | $30–$43 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $50.18 | −$6.65 | −$5.00 | $38.53 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $47.67 | −$5.19 | −$4.00 | $38.48 | 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% | $1,436 | $1,203 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $158 | $94 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $99 | $38 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $50 | $-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 Gyarados #8
The Dark Gyarados #8 from Pokemon Team Rocket is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $50.18. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,436. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.