Is Houndoom worth grading?
Pokémon · Crimson Invasion · 59/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Houndoom brings $36.82 versus $0.55 raw — a $36.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.55
- PSA 9
- $36.82
- PSA 9
- $14.59
- Gem premium
- 67×
- 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 9 | $36.82 | +$11.27 | −$13.73 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $14.59 | −$10.96 | −$35.96 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $24.92 | −$0.63 | −$25.63 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.55 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $20.15 | −$30.40 |
| 50% | $25.70 | −$24.85 |
| 75% | $31.26 | −$19.29 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Houndoom — FAQ
Is Houndoom worth grading?
A PSA 9 Houndoom brings $36.82 versus $0.55 raw — a $36.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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