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Steelix [1st Edition] #65 (Pokemon Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions)
Steelix [1st Edition] #65 from Pokemon Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions is worth about $21.21 raw (Near Mint) and $300 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $13–$18 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $21.21 | $13 – $18 |
| Lightly Played | $16.97 | $10 – $14 |
| Moderately Played | $12.73 | $8 – $11 |
| Heavily Played | $8.48 | $5 – $7 |
| Damaged | $5.30 | $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 | $300 | $180 – $255 |
| PSA 9.5 | $52 | $31 – $44 |
| PSA 9 | $47 | $28 – $40 |
| BGS 10 | $390 | $234 – $332 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | $108 – $153 |
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 | $13–$18 | $0 | $0 | $13–$18 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $21.21 | −$2.81 | −$5.00 | $13.40 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $20.15 | −$2.19 | −$4.00 | $13.96 | 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% | $300 | $217 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $47 | $-7 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $21 | $-30 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $21 | $-30 |
"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 Steelix [1st Edition] #65 (Pokemon Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions) currently trades at $21.21 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.