Is Arcanine worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Arcanine brings $34.00 versus $0.49 raw — a $33.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.49
- CGC 9
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $23.20
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 9 | $34.00 | +$8.51 | −$16.49 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $23.20 | −$2.29 | −$27.29 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$0.49 | −$25.49 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 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% | $25.90 | −$24.59 |
| 50% | $28.60 | −$21.89 |
| 75% | $31.30 | −$19.19 |
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 Arcanine — FAQ
Is Arcanine worth grading?
A CGC 9 Arcanine brings $34.00 versus $0.49 raw — a $33.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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