Is Dubwool worth grading?
Pokémon · Sword & Shield · 154/202 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 9 Dubwool brings $26.87 versus $0.07 raw — a $26.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.07
- BGS 9
- $26.87
- PSA 9
- $12.99
- Gem premium
- 384×
- 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 | $26.87 | +$1.80 | −$23.20 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | −$12.08 | −$37.08 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.07 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% | $16.46 | −$33.61 |
| 50% | $19.93 | −$30.14 |
| 75% | $23.40 | −$26.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Dubwool — FAQ
Is Dubwool worth grading?
A BGS 9 Dubwool brings $26.87 versus $0.07 raw — a $26.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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