Is Hippowdon worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8 copies of Hippowdon sell for $16.00, only $14.89 above the $1.11 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.11
- CGC 8
- $16.00
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 8 | $16.00 | −$10.11 | −$35.11 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | — | $16.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $3.25 |
| 7 | $6.50 | — |
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Grading Hippowdon — FAQ
Is Hippowdon worth grading?
CGC 8 copies of Hippowdon sell for $16.00, only $14.89 above the $1.11 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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