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Steelix [1st Edition] #73 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Steelix [1st Edition] #73 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $88.65 raw (Near Mint) and $1,482 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $53–$75 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $88.65 | $53 – $75 |
| Lightly Played | $70.92 | $43 – $60 |
| Moderately Played | $53.19 | $32 – $45 |
| Heavily Played | $35.46 | $21 – $30 |
| Damaged | $22.16 | $13 – $19 |
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 | $1,482 | $889 – $1,260 |
| PSA 9.5 | $465 | $279 – $395 |
| PSA 9 | $423 | $254 – $360 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | $150 – $212 |
| PSA 7 | $57 | $34 – $48 |
| BGS 10 | $1,926 | $1,156 – $1,637 |
| CGC 10 | $450 | $270 – $382 |
| SGC 10 | $889 | $533 – $756 |
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 | $53–$75 | $0 | $0 | $53–$75 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $88.65 | −$11.75 | −$5.00 | $71.90 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $84.22 | −$9.17 | −$4.00 | $71.05 | 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.
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% | $1,482 | $1,242 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $423 | $324 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $250 | $174 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $89 | $29 |
"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 Steelix [1st Edition] #73
The Steelix [1st Edition] #73 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $88.65. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,482. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.