Is Alolan Rattata worth grading?
Pokémon · Burning Shadows · 81/147 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Alolan Rattata sell for $18.00, only $17.79 above the $0.21 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.21
- PSA 8
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 86×
- 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 | $18.00 | −$7.21 | −$32.21 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$7.21 | −$32.21 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 | $18.00 |
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Grading Alolan Rattata — FAQ
Is Alolan Rattata worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Alolan Rattata sell for $18.00, only $17.79 above the $0.21 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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