Is Chimchar worth grading?
Pokémon · Steam Siege · 18/114 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A ACE 9 Chimchar brings $37.26 versus $0.23 raw — a $37.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.23
- ACE 9
- $37.26
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 162×
- 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 — ACE 9 | $37.26 | +$12.03 | −$12.97 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$5.24 | −$30.24 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.23 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $24.31 | −$25.92 |
| 50% | $28.63 | −$21.61 |
| 75% | $32.94 | −$17.29 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A ACE 9 Chimchar brings $37.26 versus $0.23 raw — a $37.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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