Is Fearow worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 41/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fearow sells for $41.36 against $1.55 raw: a $39.81 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.48) 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)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $41.36
- PSA 9
- $28.48
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $41.36 | +$14.81 | −$10.19 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $28.48 | +$1.93 | −$23.07 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $14.71 | −$11.84 | −$36.84 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $31.70 | −$19.85 |
| 50% | $34.92 | −$16.63 |
| 75% | $38.14 | −$13.41 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $41.36 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.71 | −$29.65 | 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 Fearow — FAQ
Is Fearow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fearow sells for $41.36 against $1.55 raw: a $39.81 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.48) 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 Fearow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fearow (Base Set 2 41/130) sells for about $41.36 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fearow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.36, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fearow 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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