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Tentacruel [Prerelease] #45 (Pokemon Legend Maker)
Tentacruel [Prerelease] #45 from Pokemon Legend Maker is worth about $44.20 raw (Near Mint) and $386 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $27–$38 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $44.20 | $27 – $38 |
| Lightly Played | $35.36 | $21 – $30 |
| Moderately Played | $26.52 | $16 – $23 |
| Heavily Played | $17.68 | $11 – $15 |
| Damaged | $11.05 | $7 – $9 |
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 | $386 | $232 – $328 |
| PSA 9.5 | $79 | $47 – $67 |
| PSA 9 | $72 | $43 – $61 |
| PSA 8 | $31 | $19 – $27 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $502 | $301 – $427 |
| CGC 10 | $232 | $139 – $197 |
| SGC 10 | $232 | $139 – $197 |
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 | $27–$38 | $0 | $0 | $27–$38 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $44.20 | −$5.86 | −$5.00 | $33.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $41.99 | −$4.57 | −$4.00 | $33.42 | 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. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $386 | $292 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $72 | $15 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $31 | $-21 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $44 | $-10 |
"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 Tentacruel [Prerelease] #45 (Pokemon Legend Maker) currently trades at $44.20 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.