Is Super Rod worth grading?
Pokémon · Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise · 028/034 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9.5 copies of Super Rod sell for $18.99, only $18.51 above the $0.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.48
- CGC 9.5
- $18.99
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 9.5 | $18.99 | −$6.49 | −$31.49 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.48 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Super Rod — FAQ
Is Super Rod worth grading?
CGC 9.5 copies of Super Rod sell for $18.99, only $18.51 above the $0.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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