Is Plusle worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Plusle sell for $25.00, only $0.00 above the $28.93 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.93
- PSA 8
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 | $25.00 | −$28.93 | −$53.93 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$28.93 | −$53.93 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $28.93 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Plusle — FAQ
Is Plusle worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Plusle sell for $25.00, only $0.00 above the $28.93 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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