Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 from Pokemon Promo is worth about $999.95 raw (Near Mint) and $3,735 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $600–$850 raw.
What local buyers typically pay for raw (ungraded) copies. Actual offer depends on condition and buyer inspection.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,735 | $2,241 – $3,175 |
| PSA 9.5 | $884 | $530 – $751 |
| PSA 9 | $804 | $482 – $683 |
| BGS 10 | $4,855 | $2,913 – $4,127 |
| CGC 10 | $2,241 | $1,345 – $1,905 |
| SGC 10 | $2,241 | $1,345 – $1,905 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $600–$850 | $0 | $0 | $600–$850 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $999.95 | −$132.49 | −$0.00 | $867.46 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $949.95 | −$103.45 | −$0.00 | $846.50 | 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.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $3,735 | $3,197 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $804 | $654 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $1,000 | $824 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $1,000 | $824 |
"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 Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 from Pokemon Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $999.95. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,735. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.