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Dark Vaporeon [1st Edition] #45 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Dark Vaporeon [1st Edition] #45 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $15.97 raw (Near Mint) and $606 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $15.97 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $12.78 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.58 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.39 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $3.99 | $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 | $606 | $364 – $515 |
| PSA 9.5 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
| PSA 9 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
| PSA 8 | $49 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $40 | $24 – $34 |
| BGS 10 | $788 | $473 – $670 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | $75 – $106 |
| SGC 10 | $364 | $218 – $309 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $15.97 | −$2.12 | −$5.00 | $8.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.17 | −$1.65 | −$4.00 | $9.52 | 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% | $606 | $483 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $95 | $34 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $49 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $16 | $-34 |
"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 Vaporeon [1st Edition] #45 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $15.97 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.