Is Talonflame worth grading?
Pokémon · Roaring Skies · 15/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Talonflame brings $33.85 versus $0.35 raw — a $33.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.35
- PSA 9
- $33.85
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 97×
- 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 9 | $33.85 | +$8.50 | −$16.50 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$13.35 | −$38.35 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.35 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% | $17.46 | −$32.89 |
| 50% | $22.93 | −$27.43 |
| 75% | $28.39 | −$21.96 |
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 Talonflame — FAQ
Is Talonflame worth grading?
A PSA 9 Talonflame brings $33.85 versus $0.35 raw — a $33.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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