Is Rillaboom worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 9 copies of Rillaboom sell for $5.00, only $4.42 above the $0.58 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.58
- CGC 9
- $5.00
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $5.00 | −$20.58 | −$45.58 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.58 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Rillaboom — FAQ
Is Rillaboom worth grading?
CGC 9 copies of Rillaboom sell for $5.00, only $4.42 above the $0.58 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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