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Venusaur [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness)
Venusaur [1st Edition] #3 from Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth about $26.42 raw (Near Mint) and $323 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $16–$22 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $26.42 | $16 – $22 |
| Lightly Played | $21.14 | $13 – $18 |
| Moderately Played | $15.85 | $10 – $13 |
| Heavily Played | $10.57 | $6 – $9 |
| Damaged | $6.61 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $323 | $194 – $275 |
| PSA 9.5 | $161 | $97 – $137 |
| PSA 9 | $146 | $88 – $124 |
| PSA 8 | $132 | $79 – $112 |
| BGS 10 | $420 | $252 – $357 |
| CGC 10 | $194 | $116 – $165 |
| SGC 10 | $194 | $116 – $165 |
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 | $16–$22 | $0 | $0 | $16–$22 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $26.42 | −$3.50 | −$5.00 | $17.92 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $25.10 | −$2.73 | −$4.00 | $18.37 | 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% | $323 | $238 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $146 | $84 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $132 | $72 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $26 | $-25 |
"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 Venusaur [1st Edition] #3 (Pokemon Japanese Shining Darkness) currently trades at $26.42 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.