Is Charizard worth grading?
Pokémon · Base · 4/102 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charizard sells for $450,539 against $360 raw: a $450,179 spread, 1252× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,958) 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)
- $360
- PSA 10
- $450,539
- PSA 9
- $7,958
- Gem premium
- 1252×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $450,539 | +$450,154 | +$450,129 | +$450,029 |
| PSA 9 | $7,958 | +$7,573 | +$7,548 | +$7,448 |
| PSA 8 | $41,070 | +$40,685 | +$40,660 | +$40,560 |
Net = sale price − $360 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% | $118,603 | +$118,193 |
| 50% | $229,248 | +$228,838 |
| 75% | $339,894 | +$339,484 |
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 | $34,865 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,148 | −$27,717 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $5,785 | −$29,080 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Charizard — FAQ
Is Charizard worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charizard sells for $450,539 against $360 raw: a $450,179 spread, 1252× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,958) 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 Charizard worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charizard (Base 4/102) sells for about $450,539 versus $360 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1252× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charizard?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34,865, ahead of CGC 10 at $7,148. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charizard 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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