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Lt. Surge's Magneton [1st Edition] #8 (Pokemon Gym Heroes)
Lt. Surge's Magneton [1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Gym Heroes is worth about $51.28 raw (Near Mint) and $1,575 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $31–$44 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $51.28 | $31 – $44 |
| Lightly Played | $41.02 | $25 – $35 |
| Moderately Played | $30.77 | $18 – $26 |
| Heavily Played | $20.51 | $12 – $17 |
| Damaged | $12.82 | $8 – $11 |
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 | $1,575 | $945 – $1,339 |
| PSA 9.5 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| PSA 9 | $273 | $164 – $232 |
| PSA 8 | $139 | $83 – $118 |
| PSA 7 | $86 | $52 – $73 |
| BGS 10 | $2,048 | $1,229 – $1,741 |
| CGC 10 | $350 | $210 – $298 |
| SGC 10 | $945 | $567 – $803 |
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 | $31–$44 | $0 | $0 | $31–$44 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $51.28 | −$6.79 | −$5.00 | $39.49 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $48.72 | −$5.31 | −$4.00 | $39.41 | 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% | $1,575 | $1,323 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $273 | $193 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $139 | $77 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $51 | $-4 |
"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 Lt. Surge's Magneton [1st Edition] #8
The Lt. Surge's Magneton [1st Edition] #8 from Pokemon Gym Heroes is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $51.28. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,575. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.