Dark Octillery #34 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Dark Octillery #34 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $12.64 raw (Near Mint) and $165 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$11 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $12.64 | $8 – $11 |
| Lightly Played | $10.11 | $6 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $7.58 | $5 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $5.06 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.16 | $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 | $165 | $99 – $140 |
| PSA 9.5 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 9 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| PSA 8 | $11 | $7 – $10 |
| BGS 10 | $215 | $129 – $183 |
| CGC 10 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| SGC 10 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
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 | $8–$11 | $0 | $0 | $8–$11 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $12.64 | −$1.67 | −$5.00 | $5.97 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $12.01 | −$1.31 | −$4.00 | $6.70 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $165 | $100 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $40 | $-13 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $11 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $13 | $-37 |
"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 Octillery #34 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $12.64 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.