Is Scyther worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Scyther brings $26.80 versus $0.44 raw — a $26.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.44
- PSA 9
- $26.80
- PSA 9
- $7.50
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $26.80 | +$1.36 | −$23.64 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $7.50 | −$17.94 | −$42.94 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $8.51 | −$16.93 | −$41.93 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.44 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% | $12.32 | −$38.12 |
| 50% | $17.15 | −$33.29 |
| 75% | $21.98 | −$28.46 |
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 Scyther — FAQ
Is Scyther worth grading?
A PSA 9 Scyther brings $26.80 versus $0.44 raw — a $26.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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