Is Steelix worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Steelix sells for $110 against $3.73 raw: a $106 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.73
- PSA 8
- $110
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $110 | +$81.00 | +$56.00 | −$44.00 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | +$81.00 | +$56.00 | −$44.00 |
Net = sale price − $3.73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $33.00 |
| 8 | $110 | — |
| 7 | $12.98 | — |
| 6 | $26.54 | $8.00 |
| 4 | $42.00 | — |
| 3 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Steelix — FAQ
Is Steelix worth grading?
A PSA 8 Steelix sells for $110 against $3.73 raw: a $106 spread, 29× 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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