Is Caterpie worth grading?
Pokémon · Generations · 3/83 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Caterpie brings $35.02 versus $0.29 raw — a $34.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.29
- PSA 9
- $35.02
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 121×
- 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 9 | $35.02 | +$9.73 | −$15.27 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$0.29 | −$25.29 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.29 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% | $27.51 | −$22.78 |
| 50% | $30.01 | −$20.28 |
| 75% | $32.52 | −$17.77 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 9 | $35.02 |
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Grading Caterpie — FAQ
Is Caterpie worth grading?
A PSA 9 Caterpie brings $35.02 versus $0.29 raw — a $34.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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