Is Basculin worth grading?
Pokémon · Unified Minds · 43/236 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8 copies of Basculin sell for $5.00, only $4.78 above the $0.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- CGC 8
- $5.00
- 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 | $5.00 | −$20.22 | −$45.22 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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 | $5.00 |
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Grading Basculin — FAQ
Is Basculin worth grading?
CGC 8 copies of Basculin sell for $5.00, only $4.78 above the $0.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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