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Politoed ex [1st Edition] #27 (Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean)
Politoed ex [1st Edition] #27 from Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean is worth about $66.51 raw (Near Mint) and $830 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $40–$57 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $66.51 | $40 – $57 |
| Lightly Played | $53.21 | $32 – $45 |
| Moderately Played | $39.91 | $24 – $34 |
| Heavily Played | $26.60 | $16 – $23 |
| Damaged | $16.63 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $830 | $498 – $706 |
| PSA 9.5 | $195 | $117 – $166 |
| PSA 9 | $177 | $106 – $150 |
| PSA 7 | $45 | $27 – $38 |
| BGS 10 | $1,079 | $647 – $917 |
| CGC 10 | $154 | $92 – $130 |
| SGC 10 | $498 | $299 – $423 |
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 | $40–$57 | $0 | $0 | $40–$57 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $66.51 | −$8.81 | −$5.00 | $52.70 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $63.18 | −$6.88 | −$4.00 | $52.30 | 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% | $830 | $677 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $177 | $111 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $67 | $10 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $67 | $10 |
"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 Politoed ex [1st Edition] #27
The Politoed ex [1st Edition] #27 from Pokemon Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $66.51. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $830. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.