Is Altaria worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 143/195 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Altaria brings $33.00 versus $0.15 raw — a $32.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.15
- CGC 9
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $6.02
- Gem premium
- 220×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$7.85 | −$17.15 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $6.02 | −$19.13 | −$44.13 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 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% | $12.77 | −$37.38 |
| 50% | $19.51 | −$30.64 |
| 75% | $26.25 | −$23.89 |
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 Altaria — FAQ
Is Altaria worth grading?
A CGC 9 Altaria brings $33.00 versus $0.15 raw — a $32.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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