Is Rusted Shield worth grading?
Pokémon · Shining Fates · 061/072 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 1500× premium in CGC 7.5
A CGC 7.5 Rusted Shield sells for $75.00 against $0.05 raw: a $74.95 spread, 1500× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.05
- CGC 7.5
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 1500×
- 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 7.5 | $75.00 | +$49.95 | +$24.95 | −$75.05 |
Net = sale price − $0.05 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Rusted Shield — FAQ
Is Rusted Shield worth grading?
A CGC 7.5 Rusted Shield sells for $75.00 against $0.05 raw: a $74.95 spread, 1500× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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