Is Piplup worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 Piplup brings $28.99 versus $3.06 raw — a $25.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.06
- CGC 8.5
- $28.99
- PSA 9
- $15.89
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 8.5 | $28.99 | +$0.93 | −$24.07 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.89 | −$12.17 | −$37.17 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $19.52 | −$8.54 | −$33.54 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.06 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $19.16 | −$33.89 |
| 50% | $22.44 | −$30.62 |
| 75% | $25.71 | −$27.34 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $15.89 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $28.99 |
| 8 | $19.52 | — |
| 7 | $15.47 | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Piplup — FAQ
Is Piplup worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Piplup brings $28.99 versus $3.06 raw — a $25.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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