Is Crystal Cave worth grading?
Pokémon · Evolving Skies · 144/203 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 357× premium in CGC 8.5
A CGC 8.5 Crystal Cave sells for $50.00 against $0.14 raw: a $49.86 spread, 357× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.14
- CGC 8.5
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 357×
- 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 8.5 | $50.00 | +$24.86 | −$0.14 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $0.14 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Crystal Cave — FAQ
Is Crystal Cave worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Crystal Cave sells for $50.00 against $0.14 raw: a $49.86 spread, 357× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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