Is Wigglytuff worth grading?
Pokémon · HeartGold & SoulSilver · 56/123 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in CGC 9
A CGC 9 Wigglytuff sells for $53.99 against $4.40 raw: a $49.59 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.40
- CGC 9
- $53.99
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $53.99 | +$24.59 | −$0.41 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$18.90 | −$43.90 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$21.40 | −$46.40 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.40 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% | $21.37 | −$33.03 |
| 50% | $32.25 | −$22.15 |
| 75% | $43.12 | −$11.28 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Wigglytuff — FAQ
Is Wigglytuff worth grading?
A CGC 9 Wigglytuff sells for $53.99 against $4.40 raw: a $49.59 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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