Is Volcarona worth grading?
Pokémon · Darkness Ablaze · 030/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Volcarona brings $29.88 versus $0.24 raw — a $29.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.24
- CGC 10
- $29.88
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 10 | $29.88 | +$4.64 | −$20.36 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Volcarona — FAQ
Is Volcarona worth grading?
A CGC 10 Volcarona brings $29.88 versus $0.24 raw — a $29.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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