Is Vileplume worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vileplume sells for $342 against $16.32 raw: a $326 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.79) 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)
- $16.32
- PSA 10
- $342
- PSA 9
- $43.79
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $342 | +$301 | +$276 | +$176 |
| PSA 9 | $43.79 | +$2.47 | −$22.53 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $39.98 | −$1.34 | −$26.34 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $16.32 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 | +$52.05 |
| 50% | $193 | +$127 |
| 75% | $268 | +$201 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $342 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$232 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $103 | $55.00 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $54.06 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $67.22 | $24.89 | — | $17.00 | $11.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $21.62 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $21.56 | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $8.48 | $9.55 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $8.99 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.76 | $7.00 | $34.95 | — | — |
| 5 | $17.98 | $5.00 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 4 | $32.95 | $4.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $14.95 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $24.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | — | $14.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Vileplume — FAQ
Is Vileplume worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vileplume sells for $342 against $16.32 raw: a $326 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.79) 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 Vileplume worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vileplume (Jungle 31/64) sells for about $342 versus $16.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vileplume?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $342, ahead of CGC 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vileplume 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.
What gem rate makes grading Vileplume break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vileplume breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.79).
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