Is Steelix worth grading?
Pokémon · Unified Minds · 104/236 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 10 copies of Steelix sell for $19.00, only $18.57 above the $0.43 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.43
- CGC 10
- $19.00
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 10 | $19.00 | −$6.43 | −$31.43 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.43 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Steelix — FAQ
Is Steelix worth grading?
CGC 10 copies of Steelix sell for $19.00, only $18.57 above the $0.43 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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