Is Entei worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 025/217 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Entei brings $29.95 versus $0.22 raw — a $29.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- CGC 9
- $29.95
- PSA 9
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 | $29.95 | +$4.73 | −$20.27 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $22.50 | −$2.72 | −$27.72 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $24.36 | −$25.86 |
| 50% | $26.23 | −$23.99 |
| 75% | $28.09 | −$22.13 |
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 | $22.50 | $29.95 |
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Grading Entei — FAQ
Is Entei worth grading?
A CGC 9 Entei brings $29.95 versus $0.22 raw — a $29.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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