Is Lampent worth grading?
Pokémon · Steam Siege · 49/114 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 Lampent brings $29.00 versus $0.21 raw — a $28.79 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)
- $0.21
- CGC 8.5
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 138×
- 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 | $29.00 | +$3.79 | −$21.21 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Lampent — FAQ
Is Lampent worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Lampent brings $29.00 versus $0.21 raw — a $28.79 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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