Is Chimchar worth grading?
Pokémon · Plasma Storm · 15/135 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Chimchar brings $30.00 versus $0.31 raw — a $29.69 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)
- $0.31
- CGC 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 97×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $30.00 | +$4.69 | −$20.31 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A CGC 9 Chimchar brings $30.00 versus $0.31 raw — a $29.69 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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