Grimer #88 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang)
Grimer #88 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang is worth about $36.22 raw (Near Mint) and $1,125 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $22–$31 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $36.22 | $22 – $31 |
| Lightly Played | $28.98 | $17 – $25 |
| Moderately Played | $21.73 | $13 – $18 |
| Heavily Played | $14.49 | $9 – $12 |
| Damaged | $9.05 | $5 – $8 |
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 | $1,125 | $675 – $956 |
| PSA 9.5 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| PSA 9 | $174 | $105 – $148 |
| PSA 8 | $111 | $67 – $95 |
| PSA 7 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| BGS 10 | $1,463 | $878 – $1,244 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | $150 – $212 |
| SGC 10 | $675 | $405 – $574 |
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 | $22–$31 | $0 | $0 | $22–$31 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $36.22 | −$4.80 | −$5.00 | $26.42 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $34.41 | −$3.75 | −$4.00 | $26.66 | 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% | $1,125 | $933 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $174 | $108 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $111 | $54 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $36 | $-17 |
"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 Grimer #88 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang) currently trades at $36.22 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.