Is Snorlax worth grading?
Pokémon · Kalos Starter Set · 26/39 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 4.3× premium in CGC 8.5
A CGC 8.5 Snorlax sells for $175 against $40.89 raw: a $134 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.89
- CGC 8.5
- $175
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $175 | +$109 | +$84.10 | −$15.90 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$44.89 | −$69.89 | −$170 |
Net = sale price − $40.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Snorlax sells for $175 against $40.89 raw: a $134 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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