Is Politoed worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 9 Politoed sells for $40.97 against $0.93 raw: a $40.04 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.11) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.93
- CGC 9
- $40.97
- PSA 9
- $33.11
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 9 | $40.97 | +$15.04 | −$9.96 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $33.11 | +$7.18 | −$17.82 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $35.91 | +$9.98 | −$15.02 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 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% | $35.08 | −$15.85 |
| 50% | $37.04 | −$13.89 |
| 75% | $39.00 | −$11.93 |
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 Politoed — FAQ
Is Politoed worth grading?
A CGC 9 Politoed sells for $40.97 against $0.93 raw: a $40.04 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.11) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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