Is Croagunk worth grading?
Pokémon · Arceus · 61/99 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Croagunk sell for $16.99, only $16.25 above the $0.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.74
- CGC 8.5
- $16.99
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $16.99 | −$8.75 | −$33.75 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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 | CGC |
|---|---|
| 8.5 | $16.99 |
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Grading Croagunk — FAQ
Is Croagunk worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Croagunk sell for $16.99, only $16.25 above the $0.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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