Is Starmie worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Starmie brings $37.00 versus $0.17 raw — a $36.83 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)
- $0.17
- CGC 9
- $37.00
- Gem premium
- 218×
- 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 | $37.00 | +$11.83 | −$13.17 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$15.17 | −$40.17 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Starmie — FAQ
Is Starmie worth grading?
A CGC 9 Starmie brings $37.00 versus $0.17 raw — a $36.83 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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