Misty's Politoed #003 (Pokemon Japanese Limited VS)
Misty's Politoed #003 from Pokemon Japanese Limited VS is worth about $93.74 raw (Near Mint) and $515 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $56–$80 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $93.74 | $56 – $80 |
| Lightly Played | $74.99 | $45 – $64 |
| Moderately Played | $56.24 | $34 – $48 |
| Heavily Played | $37.50 | $22 – $32 |
| Damaged | $23.43 | $14 – $20 |
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 | $515 | $309 – $437 |
| PSA 9.5 | $135 | $81 – $115 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | $74 – $104 |
| PSA 8 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| BGS 10 | $669 | $401 – $569 |
| CGC 10 | $363 | $218 – $308 |
| SGC 10 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
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 | $56–$80 | $0 | $0 | $56–$80 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $93.74 | −$12.42 | −$5.00 | $76.32 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $89.05 | −$9.70 | −$4.00 | $75.35 | 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% | $515 | $403 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $122 | $63 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $57 | $1 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $94 | $33 |
"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 Misty's Politoed #003
The Misty's Politoed #003 from Pokemon Japanese Limited VS is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $93.74. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $515. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.