Is Banette worth grading?
Pokémon · HS—Triumphant · 14/102 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Banette brings $29.99 versus $1.46 raw — a $28.53 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)
- $1.46
- CGC 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$3.53 | −$21.47 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $1.46 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 | CGC |
|---|---|
| 9 | $29.99 |
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Grading Banette — FAQ
Is Banette worth grading?
A CGC 9 Banette brings $29.99 versus $1.46 raw — a $28.53 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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