Erika's Venusaur #3 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness)
Erika's Venusaur #3 from Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness is worth about $54.76 raw (Near Mint) and $1,165 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $33–$47 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $54.76 | $33 – $47 |
| Lightly Played | $43.81 | $26 – $37 |
| Moderately Played | $32.86 | $20 – $28 |
| Heavily Played | $21.90 | $13 – $19 |
| Damaged | $13.69 | $8 – $12 |
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 | $1,165 | $699 – $991 |
| PSA 9.5 | $242 | $145 – $205 |
| PSA 9 | $206 | $124 – $175 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| PSA 7 | $84 | $51 – $72 |
| BGS 10 | $986 | $592 – $838 |
| CGC 10 | $474 | $285 – $403 |
| SGC 10 | $699 | $419 – $594 |
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 | $33–$47 | $0 | $0 | $33–$47 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $54.76 | −$7.26 | −$5.00 | $42.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $52.02 | −$5.66 | −$4.00 | $42.36 | 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% | $1,165 | $968 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $206 | $136 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $125 | $65 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $55 | $0 |
"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 Erika's Venusaur #3
The Erika's Venusaur #3 from Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $54.76. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,165. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.