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M Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #22 (Pokemon Japanese 20th Anniversary)
M Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #22 from Pokemon Japanese 20th Anniversary is worth about $28.59 raw (Near Mint) and $133 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$24 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.59 | $17 – $24 |
| Lightly Played | $22.87 | $14 – $19 |
| Moderately Played | $17.15 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.44 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.15 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $133 | $80 – $113 |
| PSA 9.5 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| PSA 9 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| BGS 10 | $172 | $103 – $146 |
| CGC 10 | $75 | $45 – $64 |
| SGC 10 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
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 | $17–$24 | $0 | $0 | $17–$24 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.59 | −$3.79 | −$5.00 | $19.80 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.16 | −$2.96 | −$4.00 | $20.20 | 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% | $133 | $72 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $47 | $-8 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $29 | $-23 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $29 | $-23 |
"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 M Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #22 (Pokemon Japanese 20th Anniversary) currently trades at $28.59 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.