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Squirtle [1st Edition] #17 (Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck)
Squirtle [1st Edition] #17 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is worth about $66.24 raw (Near Mint) and $688 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $40–$56 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $66.24 | $40 – $56 |
| Lightly Played | $52.99 | $32 – $45 |
| Moderately Played | $39.74 | $24 – $34 |
| Heavily Played | $26.50 | $16 – $23 |
| Damaged | $16.56 | $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 | $688 | $413 – $585 |
| PSA 9.5 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | $68 – $97 |
| BGS 10 | $894 | $536 – $760 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | $76 – $108 |
| SGC 10 | $413 | $248 – $351 |
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–$56 | $0 | $0 | $40–$56 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $66.24 | −$8.78 | −$5.00 | $52.46 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $62.93 | −$6.85 | −$4.00 | $52.08 | 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% | $688 | $554 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $114 | $56 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $66 | $9 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $66 | $9 |
"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 Squirtle [1st Edition] #17
The Squirtle [1st Edition] #17 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $66.24. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $688. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.