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Rocket's Meowth [1st Edition] #59 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Rocket's Meowth [1st Edition] #59 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $22.99 raw (Near Mint) and $1,692 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $22.99 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $18.39 | $11 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $13.79 | $8 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.20 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $5.75 | $3 – $5 |
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 | $1,692 | $1,015 – $1,438 |
| PSA 9.5 | $224 | $134 – $190 |
| PSA 9 | $204 | $122 – $173 |
| PSA 8 | $16 | $10 – $14 |
| BGS 10 | $2,199 | $1,319 – $1,869 |
| CGC 10 | $1,015 | $609 – $863 |
| SGC 10 | $1,015 | $609 – $863 |
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 | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $22.99 | −$3.05 | −$5.00 | $14.94 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $21.84 | −$2.38 | −$4.00 | $15.46 | 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% | $1,692 | $1,425 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $204 | $134 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $16 | $-34 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $23 | $-28 |
"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 Rocket's Meowth [1st Edition] #59 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $22.99 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.