Is Alolan Meowth worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A AGS 9.5 Alolan Meowth brings $34.95 versus $1.96 raw — a $32.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.96
- AGS 9.5
- $34.95
- PSA 9
- $19.74
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 — AGS 9.5 | $34.95 | +$7.99 | −$17.01 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $19.74 | −$7.22 | −$32.22 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $25.90 | −$1.06 | −$26.06 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $23.54 | −$28.42 |
| 50% | $27.34 | −$24.62 |
| 75% | $31.15 | −$20.81 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $19.74 | $6.00 |
| 8 | $25.90 | $6.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | $20.50 | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — |
| 5 | $7.51 | — |
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Grading Alolan Meowth — FAQ
Is Alolan Meowth worth grading?
A AGS 9.5 Alolan Meowth brings $34.95 versus $1.96 raw — a $32.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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