Is Lapras worth grading?
Pokémon · Next Destinies · 26/99 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Lapras brings $30.80 versus $1.03 raw — a $29.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.03
- PSA 8
- $30.80
- Gem premium
- 30×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 8 | $30.80 | +$4.77 | −$20.23 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $30.80 | +$4.77 | −$20.23 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $1.03 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 8 Lapras brings $30.80 versus $1.03 raw — a $29.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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