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Steelix [1st Edition] #74 (Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains)
Steelix [1st Edition] #74 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is worth about $75.08 raw (Near Mint) and $627 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $45–$64 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $75.08 | $45 – $64 |
| Lightly Played | $60.06 | $36 – $51 |
| Moderately Played | $45.05 | $27 – $38 |
| Heavily Played | $30.03 | $18 – $26 |
| Damaged | $18.77 | $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 | $627 | $376 – $533 |
| PSA 9.5 | $259 | $155 – $220 |
| PSA 9 | $235 | $141 – $200 |
| PSA 8 | $79 | $48 – $67 |
| PSA 7 | $63 | $38 – $54 |
| BGS 10 | $816 | $490 – $694 |
| CGC 10 | $376 | $226 – $320 |
| SGC 10 | $376 | $226 – $320 |
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 | $45–$64 | $0 | $0 | $45–$64 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $75.08 | −$9.95 | −$5.00 | $60.13 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $71.33 | −$7.77 | −$4.00 | $59.56 | 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% | $627 | $501 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $235 | $161 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $79 | $21 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $75 | $17 |
"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] #74
The Steelix [1st Edition] #74 from Pokemon Japanese Mysterious Mountains is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $75.08. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $627. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.