Is Chespin worth grading?
Pokémon · XY Black Star Promos · XY88 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in CGC 9
A CGC 9 Chespin sells for $95.00 against $6.84 raw: a $88.16 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.84
- CGC 9
- $95.00
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $95.00 | +$63.16 | +$38.16 | −$61.84 |
Net = sale price − $6.84 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Chespin — FAQ
Is Chespin worth grading?
A CGC 9 Chespin sells for $95.00 against $6.84 raw: a $88.16 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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