Is Ponyta worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9.5 Ponyta brings $30.00 versus $0.29 raw — a $29.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.29
- CGC 9.5
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 103×
- 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 9.5 | $30.00 | +$4.71 | −$20.29 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $11.56 | −$13.73 | −$38.73 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.29 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 | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 8 | $11.56 | — |
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Grading Ponyta — FAQ
Is Ponyta worth grading?
A CGC 9.5 Ponyta brings $30.00 versus $0.29 raw — a $29.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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