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Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Base Set)
Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $131.25 raw (Near Mint) and $5,000 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $79–$112 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $131.25 | $79 – $112 |
| Lightly Played | $105.00 | $63 – $89 |
| Moderately Played | $78.75 | $47 – $67 |
| Heavily Played | $52.50 | $32 – $45 |
| Damaged | $32.81 | $20 – $28 |
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 | $5,000 | $3,000 – $4,250 |
| PSA 9.5 | $714 | $428 – $607 |
| PSA 9 | $649 | $389 – $552 |
| PSA 8 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 7 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| BGS 10 | $6,500 | $3,900 – $5,525 |
| CGC 10 | $3,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| SGC 10 | $3,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
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 | $79–$112 | $0 | $0 | $79–$112 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $131.25 | −$17.39 | −$0.00 | $113.86 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $124.69 | −$13.58 | −$0.00 | $111.11 | 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% | $5,000 | $4,294 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $649 | $520 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $340 | $252 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $131 | $71 |
"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 Dragonair [1st Edition] #18
The Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $131.25. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $5,000. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.