Steelix #72 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Steelix #72 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $26.58 raw (Near Mint) and $228 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$23 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $26.58 | $16 – $23 |
| Lightly Played | $21.26 | $13 – $18 |
| Moderately Played | $15.95 | $10 – $14 |
| Heavily Played | $10.63 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.64 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $228 | $137 – $194 |
| PSA 9.5 | $48 | $29 – $41 |
| PSA 9 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 8 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| BGS 10 | $296 | $178 – $252 |
| CGC 10 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
| SGC 10 | $137 | $82 – $116 |
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 | $16–$23 | $0 | $0 | $16–$23 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $26.58 | −$3.52 | −$5.00 | $18.06 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $25.25 | −$2.75 | −$4.00 | $18.50 | 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% | $228 | $155 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $44 | $-10 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $35 | $-18 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $27 | $-25 |
"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 #72 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea) currently trades at $26.58 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.