Is Vigoroth worth grading?
Pokémon · Evolving Skies · 130/203 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Vigoroth brings $29.99 versus $0.01 raw — a $29.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.01
- PSA 8
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $22.99
- Gem premium
- 2999×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$4.98 | −$20.02 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | −$2.02 | −$27.02 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | +$4.98 | −$20.02 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.01 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% | $24.74 | −$25.27 |
| 50% | $26.49 | −$23.52 |
| 75% | $28.24 | −$21.77 |
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 Vigoroth — FAQ
Is Vigoroth worth grading?
A PSA 8 Vigoroth brings $29.99 versus $0.01 raw — a $29.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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