Is Dive Ball worth grading?
Pokémon · Primal Clash · 161/160 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 Dive Ball brings $49.99 versus $21.98 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.98
- CGC 8.5
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $36.26
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $36.26 | −$10.72 | −$35.72 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $35.75 | −$11.23 | −$36.23 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $21.98 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% | $39.69 | −$32.29 |
| 50% | $43.13 | −$28.86 |
| 75% | $46.56 | −$25.42 |
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 Dive Ball — FAQ
Is Dive Ball worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Dive Ball brings $49.99 versus $21.98 raw — a $28.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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