Is Kirlia worth grading?
Pokémon · Burning Shadows · 92/147 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Kirlia sell for $9.50, only $9.07 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 8.5
- $9.50
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $9.50 | −$15.93 | −$40.93 | −$141 |
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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 8.5 | $9.50 |
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Grading Kirlia — FAQ
Is Kirlia worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Kirlia sell for $9.50, only $9.07 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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