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Dark Magneton [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Magneton [1st Edition] #28 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $14.70 raw (Near Mint) and $228 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $9–$12 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $14.70 | $9 – $12 |
| Lightly Played | $11.76 | $7 – $10 |
| Moderately Played | $8.82 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.88 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.67 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $228 | $136 – $193 |
| PSA 9.5 | $49 | $29 – $42 |
| PSA 9 | $46 | $28 – $39 |
| PSA 8 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 7 | $20 | $12 – $17 |
| BGS 10 | $296 | $178 – $252 |
| CGC 10 | $81 | $49 – $69 |
| SGC 10 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
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 | $9–$12 | $0 | $0 | $9–$12 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $14.70 | −$1.95 | −$5.00 | $7.75 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $13.96 | −$1.52 | −$4.00 | $8.44 | 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% | $228 | $154 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $46 | $-8 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $25 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $15 | $-35 |
"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 Magneton [1st Edition] #28 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $14.70 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.