Is Meloetta worth grading?
Pokémon · BREAKthrough · 85/162 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 Meloetta brings $28.52 versus $1.60 raw — a $26.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.60
- CGC 8.5
- $28.52
- PSA 9
- $6.98
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $28.52 | +$1.92 | −$23.08 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $6.98 | −$19.62 | −$44.62 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $26.97 | +$0.37 | −$24.63 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $1.60 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% | $12.37 | −$39.23 |
| 50% | $17.75 | −$33.85 |
| 75% | $23.14 | −$28.46 |
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 Meloetta — FAQ
Is Meloetta worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Meloetta brings $28.52 versus $1.60 raw — a $26.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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