Is Skarmory worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 124/191 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
BGS 9 copies of Skarmory sell for $25.00, only $24.86 above the $0.14 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.14
- BGS 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 179×
- 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 — BGS 9 | $25.00 | −$0.14 | −$25.14 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$4.14 | −$29.14 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.14 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Skarmory — FAQ
Is Skarmory worth grading?
BGS 9 copies of Skarmory sell for $25.00, only $24.86 above the $0.14 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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