Is Nidoqueen worth grading?
Pokémon · Rising Rivals · 30/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Nidoqueen brings $31.96 versus $3.94 raw — a $28.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.94
- PSA 8
- $31.96
- PSA 9
- $12.49
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 8 | $31.96 | +$3.02 | −$21.98 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $12.49 | −$16.45 | −$41.45 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $31.96 | +$3.02 | −$21.98 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $3.94 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% | $17.36 | −$36.58 |
| 50% | $22.23 | −$31.71 |
| 75% | $27.09 | −$26.85 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Nidoqueen — FAQ
Is Nidoqueen worth grading?
A PSA 8 Nidoqueen brings $31.96 versus $3.94 raw — a $28.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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