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Wartortle [Reverse Holo] #42 (Pokemon Crystal Guardians)
Wartortle [Reverse Holo] #42 from Pokemon Crystal Guardians is worth about $24.60 raw (Near Mint) and $1,226 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $15–$21 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $24.60 | $15 – $21 |
| Lightly Played | $19.68 | $12 – $17 |
| Moderately Played | $14.76 | $9 – $13 |
| Heavily Played | $9.84 | $6 – $8 |
| Damaged | $6.15 | $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 | $1,226 | $736 – $1,042 |
| PSA 9.5 | $374 | $224 – $318 |
| PSA 9 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 8 | $119 | $71 – $101 |
| PSA 7 | $54 | $32 – $46 |
| BGS 10 | $1,594 | $956 – $1,355 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | $78 – $111 |
| SGC 10 | $736 | $442 – $626 |
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 | $15–$21 | $0 | $0 | $15–$21 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $24.60 | −$3.26 | −$5.00 | $16.34 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $23.37 | −$2.54 | −$4.00 | $16.83 | 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% | $1,226 | $1,021 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $340 | $252 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $119 | $60 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $25 | $-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 Wartortle [Reverse Holo] #42 (Pokemon Crystal Guardians) currently trades at $24.60 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.