Is Raichu worth grading?
Pokémon · HGSS Trainer Kit Raichu · 30/30 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 8.5 copies of Raichu sell for $15.60, only $3.12 above the $12.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.48
- CGC 8.5
- $15.60
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $15.60 | −$21.88 | −$46.88 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $12.48 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Raichu — FAQ
Is Raichu worth grading?
CGC 8.5 copies of Raichu sell for $15.60, only $3.12 above the $12.48 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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