Is Chansey worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chansey sells for $43,901 against $400 raw: a $43,501 spread, 110× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,622) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $400
- PSA 10
- $43,901
- PSA 9
- $4,622
- Gem premium
- 110×
- As of
- Oct 5, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $43,901 | +$43,476 | +$43,451 | +$43,351 |
| PSA 9 | $4,622 | +$4,197 | +$4,172 | +$4,072 |
| PSA 8 | $1,879 | +$1,454 | +$1,429 | +$1,329 |
Net = sale price − $400 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% | $14,442 | +$13,992 |
| 50% | $24,262 | +$23,812 |
| 75% | $34,081 | +$33,631 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $6,000 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $798 | −$5,202 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $778 | −$5,222 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Chansey — FAQ
Is Chansey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chansey sells for $43,901 against $400 raw: a $43,501 spread, 110× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,622) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chansey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chansey (Base 3/102) sells for about $43,901 versus $400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 110× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chansey?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $6,000, ahead of PSA 10 at $798. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chansey need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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