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Dark Jolteon [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Jolteon [1st Edition] #38 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $18.55 raw (Near Mint) and $598 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$16 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $18.55 | $11 – $16 |
| Lightly Played | $14.84 | $9 – $13 |
| Moderately Played | $11.13 | $7 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.42 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.64 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $598 | $359 – $508 |
| PSA 9.5 | $96 | $58 – $82 |
| PSA 9 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
| PSA 8 | $43 | $26 – $36 |
| PSA 7 | $34 | $20 – $29 |
| BGS 10 | $777 | $466 – $660 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| SGC 10 | $359 | $215 – $305 |
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 | $11–$16 | $0 | $0 | $11–$16 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $18.55 | −$2.46 | −$5.00 | $11.09 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $17.62 | −$1.92 | −$4.00 | $11.70 | 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% | $598 | $476 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $78 | $19 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $43 | $-11 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $19 | $-32 |
"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 Jolteon [1st Edition] #38 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $18.55 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.