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Giovanni's Magikarp [1st Edition] #73 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Giovanni's Magikarp [1st Edition] #73 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $15.99 raw (Near Mint) and $505 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $10–$14 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $15.99 | $10 – $14 |
| Lightly Played | $12.79 | $8 – $11 |
| Moderately Played | $9.59 | $6 – $8 |
| Heavily Played | $6.40 | $4 – $5 |
| Damaged | $4.00 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $505 | $303 – $429 |
| PSA 9.5 | $103 | $62 – $88 |
| PSA 9 | $76 | $46 – $65 |
| PSA 8 | $38 | $23 – $33 |
| PSA 7 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| BGS 10 | $657 | $394 – $558 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | $77 – $110 |
| SGC 10 | $303 | $182 – $258 |
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 | $10–$14 | $0 | $0 | $10–$14 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $15.99 | −$2.12 | −$5.00 | $8.87 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $15.19 | −$1.65 | −$4.00 | $9.54 | 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% | $505 | $395 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $76 | $18 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $38 | $-15 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $16 | $-34 |
"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 Giovanni's Magikarp [1st Edition] #73 (Pokemon Gym Challenge) currently trades at $15.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.