Is Slowking worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Slowking brings $66.00 versus $32.74 raw — a $33.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.74
- PSA 8
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 8 | $66.00 | +$8.26 | −$16.74 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | −$34.74 | −$59.74 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $19.79 | −$37.95 | −$62.95 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $32.74 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% | $33.75 | −$48.99 |
| 50% | $44.50 | −$38.24 |
| 75% | $55.25 | −$27.49 |
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 | — | $59.99 |
| 9 | $16.09 | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $40.00 |
| 8 | $66.00 | $25.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $43.00 |
| 7 | $11.00 | $16.00 |
| 5 | $45.00 | — |
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Grading Slowking — FAQ
Is Slowking worth grading?
A PSA 8 Slowking brings $66.00 versus $32.74 raw — a $33.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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