Is Poké Ball worth grading?
Pokémon · Boundaries Crossed · 131/149 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 3 copies of Poké Ball sell for $13.50, only $13.28 above the $0.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- PSA 3
- $13.50
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 — PSA 3 | $13.50 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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 | — | $5.01 |
| 3 | $13.50 | — |
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Grading Poké Ball — FAQ
Is Poké Ball worth grading?
PSA 3 copies of Poké Ball sell for $13.50, only $13.28 above the $0.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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