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Venusaur EX [1st Edition] #88 (Pokemon Japanese 20th Anniversary)
Venusaur EX [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese 20th Anniversary is worth about $307.23 raw (Near Mint) and $1,426 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $184–$261 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $307.23 | $184 – $261 |
| Lightly Played | $245.78 | $147 – $209 |
| Moderately Played | $184.34 | $111 – $157 |
| Heavily Played | $122.89 | $74 – $104 |
| Damaged | $76.81 | $46 – $65 |
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 | $1,426 | $856 – $1,212 |
| PSA 9.5 | $693 | $416 – $589 |
| PSA 9 | $581 | $349 – $494 |
| PSA 7 | $255 | $153 – $217 |
| BGS 10 | $1,854 | $1,112 – $1,576 |
| CGC 10 | $178 | $106 – $151 |
| SGC 10 | $856 | $514 – $728 |
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 | $184–$261 | $0 | $0 | $184–$261 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $307.23 | −$40.71 | −$0.00 | $266.52 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $291.87 | −$31.78 | −$0.00 | $260.09 | 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% | $1,426 | $1,194 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $581 | $461 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $307 | $224 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $307 | $224 |
"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 EX [1st Edition] #88
The Venusaur EX [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese 20th Anniversary is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $307.23. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,426. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.