Is Poké Ball worth grading?
Pokémon · Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur · 021/034 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 276× premium in CGC 9
A CGC 9 Poké Ball sells for $79.99 against $0.29 raw: a $79.70 spread, 276× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.29
- CGC 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 276×
- 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 | $79.99 | +$54.70 | +$29.70 | −$70.30 |
Net = sale price − $0.29 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 |
|---|---|
| 9 | $79.99 |
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Grading Poké Ball — FAQ
Is Poké Ball worth grading?
A CGC 9 Poké Ball sells for $79.99 against $0.29 raw: a $79.70 spread, 276× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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