Is Starmie worth grading?
Pokémon · HeartGold & SoulSilver · 53/123 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 6.5 copies of Starmie sell for $3.00, only $2.16 above the $0.84 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.84
- CGC 6.5
- $3.00
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 6.5 | $3.00 | −$22.84 | −$47.84 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $0.84 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 6.5 | $3.00 |
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Grading Starmie — FAQ
Is Starmie worth grading?
CGC 6.5 copies of Starmie sell for $3.00, only $2.16 above the $0.84 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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