Is Hippowdon E4 worth grading?
Pokémon · Rising Rivals · 42/111 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Hippowdon E4 sell for $22.50, only $21.93 above the $0.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.57
- CGC 9
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $22.50 | −$3.07 | −$28.07 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $0.57 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $22.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | $8.50 | — |
| 6 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Hippowdon E4 — FAQ
Is Hippowdon E4 worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Hippowdon E4 sell for $22.50, only $21.93 above the $0.57 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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