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Venusaur [1st Edition] #15 (Pokemon Base Set)
Venusaur [1st Edition] #15 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $961.77 raw (Near Mint) and $47,171 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $577–$818 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $961.77 | $577 – $818 |
| Lightly Played | $769.42 | $462 – $654 |
| Moderately Played | $577.06 | $346 – $491 |
| Heavily Played | $384.71 | $231 – $327 |
| Damaged | $240.44 | $144 – $204 |
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 | $47,171 | $28,302 – $40,095 |
| PSA 9.5 | $7,414 | $4,448 – $6,302 |
| PSA 9 | $5,917 | $3,550 – $5,029 |
| PSA 8 | $3,821 | $2,293 – $3,248 |
| PSA 7 | $2,375 | $1,425 – $2,019 |
| BGS 10 | $61,322 | $36,793 – $52,124 |
| CGC 10 | $13,895 | $8,337 – $11,810 |
| SGC 10 | $28,302 | $16,981 – $24,057 |
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 | $577–$818 | $0 | $0 | $577–$818 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $961.77 | −$127.43 | −$0.00 | $834.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $913.68 | −$99.50 | −$0.00 | $814.18 | 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% | $47,171 | $40,878 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $5,917 | $5,090 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $3,821 | $3,272 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $962 | $791 |
"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 Venusaur [1st Edition] #15
The Venusaur [1st Edition] #15 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $961.77. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $47,171. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.