Is Rayquaza Spirit Link worth grading?
Pokémon · Roaring Skies · 87/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 6 Rayquaza Spirit Link sells for $200 against $0.62 raw: a $199 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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)
- $0.62
- PSA 6
- $200
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 323×
- 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 6 | $200 | +$174 | +$149 | +$49.38 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | +$54.37 | +$29.37 | −$70.63 |
| PSA 8 | $19.19 | −$6.43 | −$31.43 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.62 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% | $110 | +$59.37 |
| 50% | $140 | +$89.38 |
| 75% | $170 | +$119 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Rayquaza Spirit Link — FAQ
Is Rayquaza Spirit Link worth grading?
A PSA 6 Rayquaza Spirit Link sells for $200 against $0.62 raw: a $199 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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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