Is Unown worth grading?
Pokémon · HeartGold & SoulSilver · 54/123 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Unown sell for $5.50, only $3.71 above the $1.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.79
- CGC 8.5
- $5.50
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 8.5 | $5.50 | −$21.29 | −$46.29 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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 |
|---|---|
| 9 | $2.00 |
| 8.5 | $5.50 |
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Grading Unown — FAQ
Is Unown worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Unown sell for $5.50, only $3.71 above the $1.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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