Is Turtwig worth grading?
Pokémon · POP Series 9 · 17/17 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 6 Turtwig brings $29.99 versus $2.66 raw — a $27.33 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)
- $2.66
- PSA 6
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $14.50
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$2.33 | −$22.67 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.50 | −$13.16 | −$38.16 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $18.51 | −$9.15 | −$34.15 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.66 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% | $18.37 | −$34.29 |
| 50% | $22.24 | −$30.42 |
| 75% | $26.12 | −$26.54 |
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 | $24.99 |
| 8 | $18.51 | — |
| 6 | $29.99 | — |
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Grading Turtwig — FAQ
Is Turtwig worth grading?
A PSA 6 Turtwig brings $29.99 versus $2.66 raw — a $27.33 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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