Steelix #73 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Steelix #73 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $116.33 raw (Near Mint) and $1,412 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $70–$99 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $116.33 | $70 – $99 |
| Lightly Played | $93.06 | $56 – $79 |
| Moderately Played | $69.80 | $42 – $59 |
| Heavily Played | $46.53 | $28 – $40 |
| Damaged | $29.08 | $17 – $25 |
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 | $1,412 | $847 – $1,200 |
| PSA 9.5 | $221 | $133 – $188 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | $120 – $170 |
| PSA 8 | $183 | $110 – $156 |
| PSA 7 | $136 | $81 – $115 |
| BGS 10 | $1,836 | $1,102 – $1,561 |
| CGC 10 | $141 | $85 – $120 |
| SGC 10 | $847 | $508 – $720 |
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 | $70–$99 | $0 | $0 | $70–$99 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $116.33 | −$15.41 | −$0.00 | $100.92 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $110.51 | −$12.03 | −$0.00 | $98.48 | 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% | $1,412 | $1,182 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $200 | $131 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $183 | $116 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $116 | $58 |
"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 #73
The Steelix #73 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $116.33. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,412. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.