Is Growlithe worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Growlithe brings $39.99 versus $3.46 raw — a $36.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.46
- CGC 9
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $14.50
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $39.99 | +$11.53 | −$13.47 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $14.50 | −$13.96 | −$38.96 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $29.97 | +$1.51 | −$23.49 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $3.46 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% | $20.87 | −$32.59 |
| 50% | $27.25 | −$26.21 |
| 75% | $33.62 | −$19.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $14.50 | $39.99 |
| 8 | $29.97 | — |
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Grading Growlithe — FAQ
Is Growlithe worth grading?
A CGC 9 Growlithe brings $39.99 versus $3.46 raw — a $36.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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