Is Deerling worth grading?
Pokémon · Emerging Powers · 15/98 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Deerling sell for $20.00, only $19.57 above the $0.43 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.43
- CGC 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 9 | $20.00 | −$5.43 | −$30.43 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.43 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 9 | $20.00 |
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Grading Deerling — FAQ
Is Deerling worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Deerling sell for $20.00, only $19.57 above the $0.43 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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