Is Lampent worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 025/196 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Lampent sell for $0.01, only $0.00 above the $0.06 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.06
- CGC 9
- $0.01
- Gem premium
- 0.2×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $0.01 | −$25.05 | −$50.05 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $0.06 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Lost Origin cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Lampent — FAQ
Is Lampent worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Lampent sell for $0.01, only $0.00 above the $0.06 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
