Is Piplup worth grading?
Pokémon · Platinum · 85/127 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in CGC 9
A CGC 9 Piplup sells for $64.99 against $4.46 raw: a $60.53 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.46
- CGC 9
- $64.99
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $64.99 | +$35.53 | +$10.53 | −$89.47 |
Net = sale price − $4.46 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Piplup — FAQ
Is Piplup worth grading?
A CGC 9 Piplup sells for $64.99 against $4.46 raw: a $60.53 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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