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Tentacruel [1st Edition] #30 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Tentacruel [1st Edition] #30 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $58.62 raw (Near Mint) and $725 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $35–$50 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $58.62 | $35 – $50 |
| Lightly Played | $46.90 | $28 – $40 |
| Moderately Played | $35.17 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.45 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.65 | $9 – $12 |
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 | $725 | $435 – $616 |
| PSA 9.5 | $237 | $142 – $201 |
| PSA 9 | $215 | $129 – $183 |
| PSA 8 | $97 | $58 – $82 |
| PSA 7 | $90 | $54 – $76 |
| BGS 10 | $943 | $566 – $802 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | $64 – $91 |
| SGC 10 | $435 | $261 – $370 |
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 | $35–$50 | $0 | $0 | $35–$50 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $58.62 | −$7.77 | −$5.00 | $45.85 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $55.69 | −$6.06 | −$4.00 | $45.63 | 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% | $725 | $586 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $215 | $144 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $97 | $36 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $59 | $3 |
"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 Tentacruel [1st Edition] #30
The Tentacruel [1st Edition] #30 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $58.62. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $725. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.