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Gengar [1st Edition] #24 (Pokemon Japanese Blue Shock)
Gengar [1st Edition] #24 from Pokemon Japanese Blue Shock is worth about $66.80 raw (Near Mint) and $483 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $40–$57 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $66.80 | $40 – $57 |
| Lightly Played | $53.44 | $32 – $45 |
| Moderately Played | $40.08 | $24 – $34 |
| Heavily Played | $26.72 | $16 – $23 |
| Damaged | $16.70 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $483 | $290 – $411 |
| PSA 9.5 | $138 | $83 – $117 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| PSA 8 | $12 | $7 – $10 |
| BGS 10 | $628 | $377 – $534 |
| CGC 10 | $94 | $56 – $79 |
| SGC 10 | $290 | $174 – $246 |
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 | $40–$57 | $0 | $0 | $40–$57 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $66.80 | −$8.85 | −$5.00 | $52.95 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $63.46 | −$6.91 | −$4.00 | $52.55 | 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% | $483 | $376 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $125 | $66 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $12 | $-38 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $67 | $10 |
"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 Gengar [1st Edition] #24
The Gengar [1st Edition] #24 from Pokemon Japanese Blue Shock is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $66.80. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $483. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.