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Dark Steelix [1st Edition] #72 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Dark Steelix [1st Edition] #72 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $35.89 raw (Near Mint) and $851 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $22–$31 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $35.89 | $22 – $31 |
| Lightly Played | $28.71 | $17 – $24 |
| Moderately Played | $21.53 | $13 – $18 |
| Heavily Played | $14.36 | $9 – $12 |
| Damaged | $8.97 | $5 – $8 |
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 | $851 | $511 – $724 |
| PSA 9.5 | $76 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 9 | $69 | $42 – $59 |
| PSA 8 | $38 | $23 – $32 |
| PSA 7 | $31 | $19 – $26 |
| BGS 10 | $1,107 | $664 – $941 |
| CGC 10 | $511 | $307 – $434 |
| SGC 10 | $511 | $307 – $434 |
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 | $22–$31 | $0 | $0 | $22–$31 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $35.89 | −$4.76 | −$5.00 | $26.13 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $34.10 | −$3.71 | −$4.00 | $26.39 | 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% | $851 | $696 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $69 | $12 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $38 | $-15 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $36 | $-17 |
"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 Steelix [1st Edition] #72 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $35.89 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.