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Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Team Rocket)
Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] #17 from Pokemon Team Rocket is worth about $37.99 raw (Near Mint) and $1,725 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $23–$32 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $37.99 | $23 – $32 |
| Lightly Played | $30.39 | $18 – $26 |
| Moderately Played | $22.79 | $14 – $19 |
| Heavily Played | $15.20 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.50 | $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 | $1,725 | $1,035 – $1,467 |
| PSA 9.5 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | $74 – $104 |
| PSA 8 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| PSA 7 | $41 | $25 – $35 |
| BGS 10 | $2,243 | $1,346 – $1,907 |
| CGC 10 | $425 | $255 – $361 |
| SGC 10 | $1,035 | $621 – $880 |
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 | $23–$32 | $0 | $0 | $23–$32 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $37.99 | −$5.03 | −$5.00 | $27.96 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $36.09 | −$3.93 | −$4.00 | $28.16 | 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% | $1,725 | $1,454 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $123 | $63 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $47 | $-7 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $38 | $-15 |
"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 Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Team Rocket) currently trades at $37.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.