# Sonic the Hedgehog #286 (2016) — resale value

**Sonic the Hedgehog #286 (2016)** is worth about **$20** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$19.17**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $20 |
| Grade 6.0 | $17 |
| Grade 8.0 | $19 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSonic%2520the%2520Hedgehog%2520286%2520Comic%2520Book%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSonic%2520the%2520Hedgehog%2520286%2520Comic%2520Book%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Sonic The Hedgehog |

## Sonic the Hedgehog #286 (2016) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Sonic the Hedgehog #286 (2016)** averages around $20. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $19.

### What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

## FAQ

**What is the price range for Sonic the Hedgehog #286?**

The comic ranges from $16 for a Grade 6.0 to $18 for ungraded or a Grade 8.0.

**Is the ungraded version of this comic worth more than the graded versions?**

No, the ungraded price ($18) is equal to the Grade 8.0 price ($18), but higher than the Grade 6.0 price ($16).

**What is the series this comic belongs to?**

This comic belongs to the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

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