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Mega Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #15 (Pokemon Japanese Collection Y)
Mega Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #15 from Pokemon Japanese Collection Y is worth about $39.67 raw (Near Mint) and $78 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $24–$34 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $39.67 | $24 – $34 |
| Lightly Played | $31.74 | $19 – $27 |
| Moderately Played | $23.80 | $14 – $20 |
| Heavily Played | $15.87 | $10 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.92 | $6 – $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 | $78 | $47 – $66 |
| BGS 10 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
| CGC 10 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| SGC 10 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
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 | $24–$34 | $0 | $0 | $24–$34 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $39.67 | −$5.26 | −$5.00 | $29.41 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $37.69 | −$4.10 | −$4.00 | $29.59 | 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% | $78 | $19 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $40 | $-14 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $40 | $-14 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $40 | $-14 |
"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 Mega Blastoise EX [1st Edition] #15 (Pokemon Japanese Collection Y) currently trades at $39.67 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.