Is Smeargle worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 137/195 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Smeargle sell for $20.99, only $20.87 above the $0.12 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.12
- PSA 8
- $20.99
- Gem premium
- 175×
- 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 — PSA 8 | $20.99 | −$4.13 | −$29.13 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $20.99 | −$4.13 | −$29.13 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.12 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Smeargle — FAQ
Is Smeargle worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Smeargle sell for $20.99, only $20.87 above the $0.12 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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