Is Empoleon worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Empoleon sell for $23.00, only $16.29 above the $6.71 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.71
- CGC 9
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $23.00 | −$8.71 | −$33.71 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $13.48 | −$18.23 | −$43.23 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $6.71 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $23.00 |
| 8 | $13.48 | — |
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Grading Empoleon — FAQ
Is Empoleon worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Empoleon sell for $23.00, only $16.29 above the $6.71 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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