Is Pupitar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Pupitar brings $28.00 versus $0.47 raw — a $27.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.47
- PSA 8
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $16.00
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $28.00 | +$2.53 | −$22.47 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $16.00 | −$9.47 | −$34.47 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $10.33 | −$15.14 | −$40.14 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.47 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% | $19.00 | −$31.47 |
| 50% | $22.00 | −$28.47 |
| 75% | $25.00 | −$25.47 |
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 | $16.00 | — |
| 8 | $28.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $8.50 | — |
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Grading Pupitar — FAQ
Is Pupitar worth grading?
A PSA 8 Pupitar brings $28.00 versus $0.47 raw — a $27.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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