Is Rapidash E4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Rapidash E4 brings $29.99 versus $1.07 raw — a $28.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.07
- CGC 9
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$3.92 | −$21.08 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$1.07 | −$26.07 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$13.07 | −$38.07 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.07 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% | $26.25 | −$24.82 |
| 50% | $27.49 | −$23.58 |
| 75% | $28.74 | −$22.33 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | — | $11.00 |
| 9 | $25.00 | $29.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $24.99 | — |
| 8 | $13.00 | — | — |
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Grading Rapidash E4 — FAQ
Is Rapidash E4 worth grading?
A CGC 9 Rapidash E4 brings $29.99 versus $1.07 raw — a $28.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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