Is Invited to the Ball worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · Shimmering Skies · 29/204 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8890× premium in CGC 9
A CGC 9 Invited to the Ball sells for $889 against $0.10 raw: a $889 spread, 8890× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.10
- CGC 9
- $889
- Gem premium
- 8890×
- As of
- Aug 9, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 9 | $889 | +$864 | +$839 | +$739 |
Net = sale price − $0.10 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Invited to the Ball — FAQ
Is Invited to the Ball worth grading?
A CGC 9 Invited to the Ball sells for $889 against $0.10 raw: a $889 spread, 8890× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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