Is Electabuzz worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Electabuzz brings $29.90 versus $0.32 raw — a $29.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.32
- CGC 9
- $29.90
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 93×
- 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 | $29.90 | +$4.58 | −$20.42 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$11.32 | −$36.32 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$3.82 | −$28.82 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.32 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $17.98 | −$32.34 |
| 50% | $21.95 | −$28.37 |
| 75% | $25.92 | −$24.40 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $14.00 | $29.90 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $21.50 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $10.00 |
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Grading Electabuzz — FAQ
Is Electabuzz worth grading?
A CGC 9 Electabuzz brings $29.90 versus $0.32 raw — a $29.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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