Is Piplup worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 Piplup brings $39.99 versus $5.24 raw — a $34.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.24
- CGC 8.5
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 8.5 | $39.99 | +$9.75 | −$15.25 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $10.53 | −$19.71 | −$44.71 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.24 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 8.5 Piplup brings $39.99 versus $5.24 raw — a $34.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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