Is Goldeen worth grading?
Pokémon · Pitch Black · 087/084 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
ACE 9 copies of Goldeen sell for $23.62, only $14.05 above the $9.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.57
- ACE 9
- $23.62
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Aug 18, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — ACE 9 | $23.62 | −$10.95 | −$35.95 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $9.57 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 | ACE |
|---|---|
| 9 | $23.62 |
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Grading Goldeen — FAQ
Is Goldeen worth grading?
ACE 9 copies of Goldeen sell for $23.62, only $14.05 above the $9.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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