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Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 (Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck)
Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is worth about $74.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,475 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $44–$63 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $74.00 | $44 – $63 |
| Lightly Played | $59.20 | $36 – $50 |
| Moderately Played | $44.40 | $27 – $38 |
| Heavily Played | $29.60 | $18 – $25 |
| Damaged | $18.50 | $11 – $16 |
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 | $1,475 | $885 – $1,254 |
| PSA 9.5 | $287 | $172 – $244 |
| PSA 9 | $261 | $157 – $222 |
| PSA 8 | $174 | $105 – $148 |
| PSA 7 | $53 | $32 – $45 |
| BGS 10 | $1,918 | $1,151 – $1,630 |
| CGC 10 | $500 | $300 – $425 |
| SGC 10 | $885 | $531 – $752 |
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 | $44–$63 | $0 | $0 | $44–$63 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $74.00 | −$9.80 | −$5.00 | $59.20 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $70.30 | −$7.66 | −$4.00 | $58.64 | 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% | $1,475 | $1,237 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $261 | $183 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $174 | $108 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $74 | $16 |
"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] #18
The Squirtle [1st Edition] #18 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $74.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,475. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.