Electrode [1999-2000] #21 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $17.56 raw (Near Mint) and $300 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $11–$15 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $17.56 | $11 – $15 |
| Lightly Played | $14.05 | $8 – $12 |
| Moderately Played | $10.54 | $6 – $9 |
| Heavily Played | $7.02 | $4 – $6 |
| Damaged | $4.39 | $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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| PSA 9.5 | $55 | $33 – $47 |
| PSA 9 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 8 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| PSA 7 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| BGS 10 | $390 | $234 – $332 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $11–$15 | $0 | $0 | $11–$15 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $17.56 | −$2.33 | −$5.00 | $10.23 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $16.68 | −$1.82 | −$4.00 | $10.86 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $300 | $217 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $50 | $-5 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $25 | $-26 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $18 | $-33 |
"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 Electrode [1999-2000] #21 (Pokemon Base Set) currently trades at $17.56 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.