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Giovanni [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Giovanni [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $92.50 raw (Near Mint) and $870 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $56–$79 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $92.50 | $56 – $79 |
| Lightly Played | $74.00 | $44 – $63 |
| Moderately Played | $55.50 | $33 – $47 |
| Heavily Played | $37.00 | $22 – $31 |
| Damaged | $23.12 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $870 | $522 – $740 |
| PSA 9.5 | $223 | $134 – $190 |
| PSA 9 | $202 | $122 – $172 |
| PSA 8 | $136 | $81 – $115 |
| PSA 7 | $64 | $38 – $54 |
| BGS 10 | $1,131 | $679 – $961 |
| CGC 10 | $226 | $136 – $192 |
| SGC 10 | $522 | $313 – $444 |
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 | $56–$79 | $0 | $0 | $56–$79 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $92.50 | −$12.26 | −$5.00 | $75.24 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $87.88 | −$9.57 | −$4.00 | $74.31 | 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% | $870 | $712 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $202 | $133 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $136 | $75 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $92 | $32 |
"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 Giovanni [1st Edition] #18
The Giovanni [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $92.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $870. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.