Is Flareon worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Flareon brings $107 versus $56.02 raw — a $50.57 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)
- $56.02
- PSA 8
- $107
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 8 | $107 | +$25.57 | +$0.57 | −$99.43 |
| PSA 8 | $107 | +$25.57 | +$0.57 | −$99.43 |
Net = sale price − $56.02 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $99.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $79.69 | — |
| 8 | $107 | $43.31 | $64.00 |
| 7 | $56.22 | — | — |
| 5 | $69.98 | — | — |
| 1 | $99.99 | — | — |
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Grading Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 8 Flareon brings $107 versus $56.02 raw — a $50.57 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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