Is Avalugg worth grading?
Pokémon · Flashfire · 31/106 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 7 Avalugg brings $36.00 versus $0.27 raw — a $35.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.27
- PSA 7
- $36.00
- PSA 9
- $9.50
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 — PSA 7 | $36.00 | +$10.73 | −$14.27 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $9.50 | −$15.77 | −$40.77 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$4.73 | −$20.27 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.27 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% | $16.13 | −$34.14 |
| 50% | $22.75 | −$27.52 |
| 75% | $29.38 | −$20.89 |
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 Avalugg — FAQ
Is Avalugg worth grading?
A PSA 7 Avalugg brings $36.00 versus $0.27 raw — a $35.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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