Is Phanpy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Phanpy brings $32.00 versus $0.80 raw — a $31.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.80
- PSA 8
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $32.00 | +$6.20 | −$18.80 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $32.00 | +$6.20 | −$18.80 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $0.80 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 | PSA |
|---|---|
| 8 | $32.00 |
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Grading Phanpy — FAQ
Is Phanpy worth grading?
A PSA 8 Phanpy brings $32.00 versus $0.80 raw — a $31.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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