Is Froakie worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in CGC 9
A CGC 9 Froakie sells for $90.00 against $4.98 raw: a $85.02 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.98
- CGC 9
- $90.00
- 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 9 | $90.00 | +$60.02 | +$35.02 | −$64.98 |
| PSA 8 | $16.89 | −$13.09 | −$38.09 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $4.98 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Froakie — FAQ
Is Froakie worth grading?
A CGC 9 Froakie sells for $90.00 against $4.98 raw: a $85.02 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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