Dark Octillery #8 (Pokemon Team Rocket Returns)
Dark Octillery #8 from Pokemon Team Rocket Returns is worth about $20.00 raw (Near Mint) and $553 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$17 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $20.00 | $12 – $17 |
| Lightly Played | $16.00 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.00 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $8.00 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.00 | $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 | $553 | $332 – $470 |
| PSA 9.5 | $87 | $52 – $74 |
| PSA 9 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
| PSA 8 | $59 | $36 – $50 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $719 | $431 – $611 |
| CGC 10 | $229 | $138 – $195 |
| SGC 10 | $332 | $199 – $282 |
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 | $12–$17 | $0 | $0 | $12–$17 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $20.00 | −$2.65 | −$5.00 | $12.35 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $19.00 | −$2.07 | −$4.00 | $12.93 | 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% | $553 | $437 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $79 | $21 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $59 | $3 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $20 | $-31 |
"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 #8 (Pokemon Team Rocket Returns) currently trades at $20.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.