Venusaur [Blue Back] #3 from Pokemon Japanese Topsun is worth about $70.57 raw (Near Mint) and $3,084 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $42–$60 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $70.57 | $42 – $60 |
| Lightly Played | $56.46 | $34 – $48 |
| Moderately Played | $42.34 | $25 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.23 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.64 | $11 – $15 |
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.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,084 | $1,850 – $2,621 |
| PSA 9.5 | $553 | $332 – $470 |
| PSA 9 | $503 | $302 – $428 |
| PSA 8 | $129 | $78 – $110 |
| PSA 7 | $114 | $69 – $97 |
| BGS 10 | $4,009 | $2,405 – $3,408 |
| CGC 10 | $1,850 | $1,110 – $1,572 |
| SGC 10 | $1,850 | $1,110 – $1,572 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $42–$60 | $0 | $0 | $42–$60 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $70.57 | −$9.35 | −$5.00 | $56.22 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $67.04 | −$7.30 | −$4.00 | $55.74 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $3,084 | $2,632 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $503 | $393 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $129 | $69 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $71 | $13 |
"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 [Blue Back] #3 from Pokemon Japanese Topsun is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $70.57. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,084. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.