Venusaur & Snivy GX #SM229 (Pokemon Promo)
Venusaur & Snivy GX #SM229 from Pokemon Promo is worth about $115.00 raw (Near Mint) and $612 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $69–$98 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $115.00 | $69 – $98 |
| Lightly Played | $92.00 | $55 – $78 |
| Moderately Played | $69.00 | $41 – $59 |
| Heavily Played | $46.00 | $28 – $39 |
| Damaged | $28.75 | $17 – $24 |
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 | $612 | $368 – $521 |
| PSA 9.5 | $193 | $116 – $164 |
| PSA 9 | $135 | $81 – $115 |
| PSA 8 | $100 | $60 – $85 |
| PSA 7 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| BGS 10 | $796 | $478 – $677 |
| CGC 10 | $268 | $161 – $228 |
| SGC 10 | $368 | $221 – $313 |
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 | $69–$98 | $0 | $0 | $69–$98 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $115.00 | −$15.24 | −$0.00 | $99.76 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $109.25 | −$11.90 | −$0.00 | $97.35 | 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% | $612 | $488 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $135 | $74 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $100 | $44 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $115 | $57 |
"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 & Snivy GX #SM229
The Venusaur & Snivy GX #SM229 from Pokemon Promo is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $115.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $612. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.