Rocket's Meowth #59 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back)
Rocket's Meowth #59 from Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back is worth about $46.36 raw (Near Mint) and $252 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $28–$39 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $46.36 | $28 – $39 |
| Lightly Played | $37.09 | $22 – $32 |
| Moderately Played | $27.82 | $17 – $24 |
| Heavily Played | $18.54 | $11 – $16 |
| Damaged | $11.59 | $7 – $10 |
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 | $252 | $152 – $215 |
| PSA 9.5 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 9 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| PSA 8 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 7 | $30 | $18 – $25 |
| BGS 10 | $328 | $197 – $279 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | $91 – $129 |
| SGC 10 | $152 | $91 – $129 |
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 | $28–$39 | $0 | $0 | $28–$39 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $46.36 | −$6.14 | −$5.00 | $35.22 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $44.04 | −$4.80 | −$4.00 | $35.24 | 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% | $252 | $176 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $73 | $15 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $67 | $10 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $46 | $-8 |
"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 #59 (Pokemon Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back) currently trades at $46.36 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.