Is Taillow worth grading?
Pokémon · Ruby & Sapphire · 72/109 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 65× premium in CGC 9.5
A CGC 9.5 Taillow sells for $43.00 against $0.66 raw: a $42.34 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.66
- CGC 9.5
- $43.00
- Gem premium
- 65×
- 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 | $43.00 | +$17.34 | −$7.66 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $0.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Taillow — FAQ
Is Taillow worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Taillow sells for $43.00 against $0.66 raw: a $42.34 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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