Tentacruel #30 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Tentacruel #30 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $71.50 raw (Near Mint) and $856 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$61 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $71.50 | $43 – $61 |
| Lightly Played | $57.20 | $34 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $42.90 | $26 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.60 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.88 | $11 – $15 |
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 | $856 | $514 – $728 |
| PSA 9.5 | $119 | $71 – $101 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | $65 – $92 |
| PSA 8 | $43 | $26 – $37 |
| PSA 7 | $34 | $20 – $29 |
| BGS 10 | $1,113 | $668 – $946 |
| CGC 10 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| SGC 10 | $514 | $308 – $437 |
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 | $43–$61 | $0 | $0 | $43–$61 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $71.50 | −$9.47 | −$5.00 | $57.03 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $67.92 | −$7.40 | −$4.00 | $56.52 | 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% | $856 | $700 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $108 | $51 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $43 | $-11 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $72 | $14 |
"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 #30
The Tentacruel #30 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $71.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $856. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.