Is Steelix worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Steelix sell for $10.50, only $10.04 above the $0.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.46
- PSA 8
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $10.50 | −$14.96 | −$39.96 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$14.96 | −$39.96 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.46 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | $10.50 | — |
| 7 | $8.37 | — |
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Grading Steelix — FAQ
Is Steelix worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Steelix sell for $10.50, only $10.04 above the $0.46 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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