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Metapod [1st Edition] #54 (Pokemon Base Set)
Metapod [1st Edition] #54 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $20.00 raw (Near Mint) and $540 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $12–$17 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $20.00 | $12 – $17 |
| Lightly Played | $16.00 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.00 | $7 – $10 |
| Heavily Played | $8.00 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.00 | $3 – $4 |
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 | $540 | $324 – $459 |
| PSA 9.5 | $93 | $56 – $79 |
| PSA 9 | $85 | $51 – $72 |
| PSA 8 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| PSA 7 | $38 | $23 – $33 |
| BGS 10 | $702 | $421 – $597 |
| CGC 10 | $193 | $116 – $164 |
| SGC 10 | $324 | $194 – $275 |
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 | $12–$17 | $0 | $0 | $12–$17 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $20.00 | −$2.65 | −$5.00 | $12.35 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $19.00 | −$2.07 | −$4.00 | $12.93 | 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% | $540 | $425 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $85 | $25 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $57 | $1 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $20 | $-31 |
"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 Metapod [1st Edition] #54 (Pokemon Base Set) currently trades at $20.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.