Is Onix worth grading?
Pokémon · Pokémon GO · 036/078 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Onix brings $33.44 versus $0.11 raw — a $33.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.11
- PSA 9
- $33.44
- PSA 9
- $24.88
- Gem premium
- 304×
- 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 9 | $33.44 | +$8.33 | −$16.67 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $24.88 | −$0.23 | −$25.23 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.11 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% | $27.02 | −$23.09 |
| 50% | $29.16 | −$20.95 |
| 75% | $31.30 | −$18.81 |
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 | $33.44 | $3.60 |
| 5 | $8.03 | — |
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Grading Onix — FAQ
Is Onix worth grading?
A PSA 9 Onix brings $33.44 versus $0.11 raw — a $33.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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