Is Volcanion worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 6 Volcanion brings $32.09 versus $4.34 raw — a $27.75 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)
- $4.34
- PSA 6
- $32.09
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 6 | $32.09 | +$2.75 | −$22.25 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $31.86 | +$2.52 | −$22.48 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $4.34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | $31.86 | $7.50 |
| 6 | $32.09 | — |
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Grading Volcanion — FAQ
Is Volcanion worth grading?
A PSA 6 Volcanion brings $32.09 versus $4.34 raw — a $27.75 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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