Is Moltres worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 6 Moltres sells for $900 against $4.47 raw: a $896 spread, 201× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.39) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.47
- PSA 6
- $900
- PSA 9
- $70.39
- Gem premium
- 201×
- 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 6 | $900 | +$871 | +$846 | +$746 |
| PSA 9 | $70.39 | +$40.92 | +$15.92 | −$84.08 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$16.47 | −$41.47 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $278 | +$223 |
| 50% | $485 | +$431 |
| 75% | $693 | +$638 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Moltres — FAQ
Is Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 6 Moltres sells for $900 against $4.47 raw: a $896 spread, 201× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.39) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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