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Venusaur [1st Edition] #97 (Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack)
Venusaur [1st Edition] #97 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is worth about $85.14 raw (Near Mint) and $1,099 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $51–$72 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $85.14 | $51 – $72 |
| Lightly Played | $68.11 | $41 – $58 |
| Moderately Played | $51.08 | $31 – $43 |
| Heavily Played | $34.06 | $20 – $29 |
| Damaged | $21.29 | $13 – $18 |
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 | $1,099 | $659 – $934 |
| PSA 9.5 | $274 | $164 – $233 |
| PSA 9 | $250 | $150 – $212 |
| PSA 8 | $172 | $103 – $146 |
| PSA 7 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| BGS 10 | $1,429 | $857 – $1,215 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | $78 – $110 |
| SGC 10 | $659 | $395 – $560 |
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 | $51–$72 | $0 | $0 | $51–$72 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $85.14 | −$11.28 | −$5.00 | $68.86 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $80.88 | −$8.81 | −$4.00 | $68.07 | 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% | $1,099 | $910 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $250 | $173 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $172 | $106 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $85 | $26 |
"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] #97
The Venusaur [1st Edition] #97 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $85.14. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,099. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.