Is 博士の研究 worth grading?
Pokémon · ブラックボルト · 084/086 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of 博士の研究 sell for $21.09, only $0.00 above the $50.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.00
- PSA 8
- $21.09
- Gem premium
- 0.4×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $21.09 | −$53.91 | −$78.91 | −$179 |
| PSA 8 | $21.09 | −$53.91 | −$78.91 | −$179 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading 博士の研究 — FAQ
Is 博士の研究 worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of 博士の研究 sell for $21.09, only $0.00 above the $50.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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