Is Staryu worth grading?
Pokémon · McDonald's Collection 2015 · 4/12 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Staryu sell for $12.50, only $0.00 above the $13.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.74
- CGC 9
- $12.50
- 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 — CGC 9 | $12.50 | −$26.24 | −$51.24 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $13.74 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $12.50 |
| 7 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Staryu — FAQ
Is Staryu worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Staryu sell for $12.50, only $0.00 above the $13.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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