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Ivysaur [1st Edition] #30 (Pokemon Base Set)
Ivysaur [1st Edition] #30 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $86.28 raw (Near Mint) and $2,325 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $52–$73 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $86.28 | $52 – $73 |
| Lightly Played | $69.02 | $41 – $59 |
| Moderately Played | $51.77 | $31 – $44 |
| Heavily Played | $34.51 | $21 – $29 |
| Damaged | $21.57 | $13 – $18 |
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 | $2,325 | $1,395 – $1,976 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,400 | $840 – $1,190 |
| PSA 9 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 8 | $176 | $106 – $150 |
| PSA 7 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| BGS 10 | $3,023 | $1,814 – $2,570 |
| CGC 10 | $511 | $306 – $434 |
| SGC 10 | $1,395 | $837 – $1,186 |
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 | $52–$73 | $0 | $0 | $52–$73 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $86.28 | −$11.43 | −$5.00 | $69.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $81.97 | −$8.93 | −$4.00 | $69.04 | 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% | $2,325 | $1,974 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $400 | $304 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $176 | $110 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $86 | $27 |
"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 Ivysaur [1st Edition] #30
The Ivysaur [1st Edition] #30 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $86.28. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,325. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.