Is Chikorita worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Chikorita sell for $14.00, only $13.62 above the $0.38 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.38
- PSA 8
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 37×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $14.00 | −$11.38 | −$36.38 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$11.38 | −$36.38 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.38 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Chikorita — FAQ
Is Chikorita worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Chikorita sell for $14.00, only $13.62 above the $0.38 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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