Is Alolan Sandslash worth grading?
Pokémon · Guardians Rising · 20/145 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 167× premium in PSA 8.5
A PSA 8.5 Alolan Sandslash sells for $60.00 against $0.36 raw: a $59.64 spread, 167× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.36
- PSA 8.5
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 167×
- 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 8.5 | $60.00 | +$34.64 | +$9.64 | −$90.36 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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 | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | $60.00 | $27.00 |
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Grading Alolan Sandslash — FAQ
Is Alolan Sandslash worth grading?
A PSA 8.5 Alolan Sandslash sells for $60.00 against $0.36 raw: a $59.64 spread, 167× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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