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Scyther (Lost Thunder 3/214) — is it worth grading?

Is Scyther worth grading?

Pokémon · Lost Thunder · 3/214 · full price guide →

Grading rarely pays for this card

PSA 8 copies of Scyther sell for $10.08, only $9.78 above the $0.30 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.

Raw (NM)
$0.30
PSA 8
$10.08
Gem premium
34×
As of
Aug 10, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Scyther: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — PSA 8$10.08−$15.22−$40.22−$140
PSA 8$10.08−$15.22−$40.22−$140

Net = sale price − $0.30 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Scyther graded prices by company and grade
GradePSA
8$10.08
7$7.50

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Grading Scyther — FAQ

Is Scyther worth grading?

PSA 8 copies of Scyther sell for $10.08, only $9.78 above the $0.30 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.

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