Venusaur #97 (Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack)
Venusaur #97 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is worth about $65.25 raw (Near Mint) and $165 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $39–$55 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $65.25 | $39 – $55 |
| Lightly Played | $52.20 | $31 – $44 |
| Moderately Played | $39.15 | $23 – $33 |
| Heavily Played | $26.10 | $16 – $22 |
| Damaged | $16.31 | $10 – $14 |
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 | $165 | $99 – $140 |
| PSA 9.5 | $74 | $44 – $63 |
| PSA 9 | $67 | $40 – $57 |
| PSA 8 | $66 | $40 – $56 |
| BGS 10 | $214 | $128 – $182 |
| CGC 10 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
| SGC 10 | $99 | $59 – $84 |
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 | $39–$55 | $0 | $0 | $39–$55 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $65.25 | −$8.65 | −$5.00 | $51.60 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $61.99 | −$6.75 | −$4.00 | $51.24 | 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% | $165 | $100 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $67 | $10 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $66 | $9 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $65 | $9 |
"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 #97
The Venusaur #97 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $65.25. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $165. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.