Is Combusken worth grading?
Pokémon · Dark Explorers · 16/108 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Combusken sell for $19.99, only $19.24 above the $0.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.75
- CGC 8.5
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $19.99 | −$5.76 | −$30.76 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.75 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 |
|---|---|
| 8.5 | $19.99 |
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Grading Combusken — FAQ
Is Combusken worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Combusken sell for $19.99, only $19.24 above the $0.75 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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