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Dark Venusaur [Holo] #3 (Pokemon Japanese Trainers Magazine)
Dark Venusaur [Holo] #3 from Pokemon Japanese Trainers Magazine is worth about $340.79 raw (Near Mint) and $2,058 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $204–$290 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $340.79 | $204 – $290 |
| Lightly Played | $272.63 | $164 – $232 |
| Moderately Played | $204.47 | $123 – $174 |
| Heavily Played | $136.32 | $82 – $116 |
| Damaged | $85.20 | $51 – $72 |
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 | $2,058 | $1,235 – $1,749 |
| PSA 9.5 | $605 | $363 – $514 |
| PSA 9 | $550 | $330 – $467 |
| BGS 10 | $2,675 | $1,605 – $2,274 |
| CGC 10 | $1,235 | $741 – $1,050 |
| SGC 10 | $1,235 | $741 – $1,050 |
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 | $204–$290 | $0 | $0 | $204–$290 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $340.79 | −$45.15 | −$0.00 | $295.64 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $323.75 | −$35.26 | −$0.00 | $288.49 | 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% | $2,058 | $1,742 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $550 | $434 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $341 | $253 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $341 | $253 |
"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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About Dark Venusaur [Holo] #3
The Dark Venusaur [Holo] #3 from Pokemon Japanese Trainers Magazine is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $340.79. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,058. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.