Is Torkoal worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Torkoal brings $31.85 versus $0.86 raw — a $30.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.86
- PSA 8
- $31.85
- PSA 9
- $3.10
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $31.85 | +$5.99 | −$19.01 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $3.10 | −$22.76 | −$47.76 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $31.85 | +$5.99 | −$19.01 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $0.86 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% | $10.29 | −$40.57 |
| 50% | $17.48 | −$33.38 |
| 75% | $24.66 | −$26.20 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $3.10 | — |
| 8 | $31.85 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $18.00 |
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Grading Torkoal — FAQ
Is Torkoal worth grading?
A PSA 8 Torkoal brings $31.85 versus $0.86 raw — a $30.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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