Is Staryu worth grading?
Pokémon · HeartGold & SoulSilver · 84/123 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 7 copies of Staryu sell for $15.00, only $9.43 above the $5.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.57
- PSA 7
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 7 | $15.00 | −$15.57 | −$40.57 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $5.57 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 | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Staryu — FAQ
Is Staryu worth grading?
PSA 7 copies of Staryu sell for $15.00, only $9.43 above the $5.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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