Is Parasect worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Parasect sells for $217 against $3.49 raw: a $213 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.42) 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)
- $3.49
- PSA 10
- $217
- PSA 9
- $45.42
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $217 | +$188 | +$163 | +$63.09 |
| PSA 9 | $45.42 | +$16.93 | −$8.07 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $24.52 | −$3.97 | −$28.97 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.49 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% | $88.21 | +$34.72 |
| 50% | $131 | +$77.51 |
| 75% | $174 | +$120 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $217 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$122 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $194 | $13.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $30.73 | $11.69 | $34.00 | — |
| 8.5 | $26.51 | $9.00 | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $20.25 | $6.00 | $8.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.29 | — | — |
| 7 | $13.86 | $7.00 | — | $3.25 |
| 6.5 | — | $9.96 | — | — |
| 6 | $12.01 | — | $44.79 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $8.57 | $2.00 | — |
| 5 | $9.00 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $2.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $8.62 | — | — | — |
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Grading Parasect — FAQ
Is Parasect worth grading?
A PSA 10 Parasect sells for $217 against $3.49 raw: a $213 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.42) 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 Parasect worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Parasect (Jungle 41/64) sells for about $217 versus $3.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Parasect?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $217, ahead of CGC 10 at $95.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Parasect 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 Parasect break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Parasect breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.42).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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