Squirtle #17 from Pokemon 2004 Starter Deck is worth about $81.57 raw (Near Mint) and $885 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $49–$69 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $81.57 | $49 – $69 |
| Lightly Played | $65.26 | $39 – $55 |
| Moderately Played | $48.94 | $29 – $42 |
| Heavily Played | $32.63 | $20 – $28 |
| Damaged | $20.39 | $12 – $17 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $885 | $531 – $752 |
| PSA 9.5 | $820 | $492 – $697 |
| PSA 9 | $745 | $447 – $634 |
| PSA 8 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| BGS 10 | $1,151 | $691 – $978 |
| CGC 10 | $58 | $34 – $49 |
| SGC 10 | $531 | $319 – $451 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $49–$69 | $0 | $0 | $49–$69 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $81.57 | −$10.81 | −$5.00 | $65.76 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $77.49 | −$8.44 | −$4.00 | $65.05 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $885 | $725 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $745 | $604 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $400 | $304 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $82 | $23 |
"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 Squirtle #17 from Pokemon 2004 Starter Deck is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $81.57. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $885. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.