Is Latios worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.3× premium in CGC 8.5
A CGC 8.5 Latios sells for $62.99 against $14.79 raw: a $48.20 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.79
- CGC 8.5
- $62.99
- PSA 9
- $32.12
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $62.99 | +$23.20 | −$1.80 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $32.12 | −$7.67 | −$32.67 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $28.05 | −$11.74 | −$36.74 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $14.79 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% | $39.84 | −$24.95 |
| 50% | $47.55 | −$17.23 |
| 75% | $55.27 | −$9.52 |
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 Latios — FAQ
Is Latios worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Latios sells for $62.99 against $14.79 raw: a $48.20 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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