Is Weakness Policy worth grading?
Pokémon · Primal Clash · 164/160 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Weakness Policy brings $34.99 versus $6.34 raw — a $28.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.34
- PSA 8
- $34.99
- PSA 9
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 8 | $34.99 | +$3.65 | −$21.35 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $6.50 | −$24.84 | −$49.84 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$3.65 | −$21.35 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $6.34 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% | $13.62 | −$42.72 |
| 50% | $20.75 | −$35.59 |
| 75% | $27.87 | −$28.47 |
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 Weakness Policy — FAQ
Is Weakness Policy worth grading?
A PSA 8 Weakness Policy brings $34.99 versus $6.34 raw — a $28.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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