Is Chansey worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chansey sells for $44,422 against $400 raw: a $44,022 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,648) 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
- $44,422
- PSA 9
- $4,648
- Gem premium
- 111×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $44,422 | +$43,997 | +$43,972 | +$43,872 |
| PSA 9 | $4,648 | +$4,223 | +$4,198 | +$4,098 |
| PSA 8 | $2,046 | +$1,621 | +$1,596 | +$1,496 |
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% | $14,592 | +$14,142 |
| 50% | $24,535 | +$24,085 |
| 75% | $34,479 | +$34,029 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $44,422 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $6,000 | −$38,422 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $4,545 | −$39,878 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $9,070 | $1,020 | — | — | $6,000 | $59.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $763 | $414 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $2,657 | $506 | $871 | — | $212 | — |
| 8.5 | $191 | $54.97 | $269 | $50.52 | — | — |
| 8 | $475 | $173 | $240 | $34.45 | $100 | $129 |
| 7.5 | $103 | $97.64 | $142 | — | $60.00 | — |
| 7 | $222 | $59.86 | $144 | $40.00 | $60.00 | $75.34 |
| 6.5 | $45.00 | $50.26 | $312 | — | $600 | — |
| 6 | $132 | $40.65 | $47.56 | $11.47 | — | $38.09 |
| 5.5 | $48.00 | $37.94 | $60.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $87.19 | $45.00 | $15.52 | $49.83 | $366 | — |
| 4.5 | $40.00 | $20.04 | $4.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $43.66 | $80.73 | — | $54.99 | — | $40.30 |
| 3.5 | — | $16.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $47.21 | $12.50 | $8.00 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 2.5 | — | $40.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $38.82 | $300 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $50.10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $90.68 | $299 | — | $51.00 | — | $53.68 |
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Grading Chansey — FAQ
Is Chansey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chansey sells for $44,422 against $400 raw: a $44,022 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,648) 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 $44,422 versus $400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 111× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chansey?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44,422, ahead of TAG 10 at $6,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chansey need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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