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Venusaur [Cosmos Holo] #3 (Pokemon Dark Explorers)
Venusaur [Cosmos Holo] #3 from Pokemon Dark Explorers is worth about $11.50 raw (Near Mint) and $258 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $7–$10 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $11.50 | $7 – $10 |
| Lightly Played | $9.20 | $6 – $8 |
| Moderately Played | $6.90 | $4 – $6 |
| Heavily Played | $4.60 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $2.88 | $2 – $2 |
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 | $258 | $155 – $219 |
| PSA 9.5 | $191 | $115 – $162 |
| PSA 9 | $174 | $104 – $148 |
| PSA 8 | $65 | $39 – $55 |
| PSA 7 | $25 | $15 – $21 |
| BGS 10 | $335 | $201 – $285 |
| CGC 10 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | $93 – $132 |
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 | $7–$10 | $0 | $0 | $7–$10 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $11.50 | −$1.52 | −$5.00 | $4.98 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $10.92 | −$1.19 | −$4.00 | $5.73 | 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% | $258 | $181 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $174 | $108 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $65 | $8 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $12 | $-38 |
"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 [Cosmos Holo] #3 (Pokemon Dark Explorers) currently trades at $11.50 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.