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Venusaur [Holo] #28 (Pokemon Crystal Guardians)
Venusaur [Holo] #28 from Pokemon Crystal Guardians is worth about $24.00 raw (Near Mint) and $2,416 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $14–$20 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $24.00 | $14 – $20 |
| Lightly Played | $19.20 | $12 – $16 |
| Moderately Played | $14.40 | $9 – $12 |
| Heavily Played | $9.60 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $6.00 | $4 – $5 |
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 | $2,416 | $1,450 – $2,054 |
| PSA 9.5 | $211 | $127 – $179 |
| PSA 9 | $192 | $115 – $163 |
| PSA 8 | $50 | $30 – $42 |
| PSA 7 | $28 | $17 – $24 |
| BGS 10 | $3,141 | $1,885 – $2,670 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | $102 – $144 |
| SGC 10 | $1,450 | $870 – $1,232 |
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 | $14–$20 | $0 | $0 | $14–$20 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $24.00 | −$3.18 | −$5.00 | $15.82 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $22.80 | −$2.48 | −$4.00 | $16.32 | 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% | $2,416 | $2,053 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $192 | $123 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $50 | $-5 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $24 | $-27 |
"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 [Holo] #28 (Pokemon Crystal Guardians) currently trades at $24.00 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.