Is Pupitar worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Pupitar sell for $11.84, only $11.42 above the $0.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.42
- CGC 8.5
- $11.84
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 8.5 | $11.84 | −$13.58 | −$38.58 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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 | — | $7.37 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.84 |
| 8 | — | $8.50 |
| 7 | — | $10.00 |
| 6 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Pupitar — FAQ
Is Pupitar worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Pupitar sell for $11.84, only $11.42 above the $0.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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