Is Chimchar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9.5 Chimchar brings $65.00 versus $23.90 raw — a $41.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.90
- CGC 9.5
- $65.00
- PSA 9
- $42.42
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 9.5 | $65.00 | +$16.10 | −$8.90 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $42.42 | −$6.48 | −$31.48 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $60.26 | +$11.36 | −$13.64 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $23.90 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% | $48.06 | −$25.84 |
| 50% | $53.71 | −$20.19 |
| 75% | $59.36 | −$14.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $65.00 |
| 9 | $42.42 | $14.99 |
| 8 | $60.26 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 5 | $22.46 | — |
| 4 | $5.50 | — |
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Chimchar brings $65.00 versus $23.90 raw — a $41.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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