What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Squirtle [1st Edition]?

An ungraded Squirtle [1st Edition] from the Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness set starts at $5.

How much is a PSA 10 graded Squirtle [1st Edition] worth?

A PSA 10 graded Squirtle [1st Edition] is valued at $337.

What is the price difference between a Grade 9 and an ungraded copy?

A Grade 9 copy is valued at $31, compared to the starting price of $5 for an ungraded version.

Squirtle [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value

Name: Squirtle [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness

What the Squirtle [1st Edition] card from Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Squirtle [1st Edition] value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 9 $31 · PSA 10 $337. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

6.2×

$31

Grade 9

67.4×

$337

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 67.4× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Squirtle, purchase the Standard version for $4. The 1st Edition, priced at $5, offers a slight premium due to its early print run, indicating greater scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or completing a high-grade set should pay the extra dollar for the 1st Edition. Casual buyers looking for the lowest entry point should stick with the Standard version.

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1st Edition— this pageSquirtle [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value$4.99$336.5eBay ↗

StandardSquirtle — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value$3.99$32eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness
Game: Pokémon

Squirtle [1st Edition] (Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness) card value

An ungraded Squirtle [1st Edition] from Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness averages around $5. A Grade 9 copy runs about $31, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $337.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$5	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$31	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$337	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Squirtle [1st Edition]?: An ungraded Squirtle [1st Edition] from the Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness set starts at $5.
How much is a PSA 10 graded Squirtle [1st Edition] worth?: A PSA 10 graded Squirtle [1st Edition] is valued at $337.
What is the price difference between a Grade 9 and an ungraded copy?: A Grade 9 copy is valued at $31, compared to the starting price of $5 for an ungraded version.