Is Poké Ball worth grading?
Pokémon · Platinum · 113/127 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 6 Poké Ball brings $28.00 versus $0.30 raw — a $27.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.30
- PSA 6
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 93×
- 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 6 | $28.00 | +$2.70 | −$22.30 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $0.30 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 | — | $5.86 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.96 |
| 6 | $28.00 | — |
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Grading Poké Ball — FAQ
Is Poké Ball worth grading?
A PSA 6 Poké Ball brings $28.00 versus $0.30 raw — a $27.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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