Is Lapras worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9.5 Lapras brings $40.00 versus $2.42 raw — a $37.58 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)
- $2.42
- CGC 9.5
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 9.5 | $40.00 | +$12.58 | −$12.42 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | −$9.43 | −$34.43 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.42 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 | — | $40.00 |
| 8 | $17.99 | $10.00 |
| 5 | $35.08 | — |
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Lapras brings $40.00 versus $2.42 raw — a $37.58 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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