Is Fearow worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 41/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Fearow brings $41.36 versus $1.47 raw — a $39.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $41.36
- PSA 9
- $17.79
- Gem premium
- 28×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | +$14.89 | −$10.11 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $17.79 | −$8.68 | −$33.68 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $16.90 | −$9.57 | −$34.57 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $23.68 | −$27.79 |
| 50% | $29.57 | −$21.89 |
| 75% | $35.47 | −$16.00 |
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 | $20.00 | −$21.36 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.36 | $20.00 |
| 9 | $17.79 | $4.00 |
| 8 | $16.90 | $8.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $9.74 |
| 7 | $15.36 | $15.00 |
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Grading Fearow — FAQ
Is Fearow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fearow brings $41.36 versus $1.47 raw — a $39.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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 $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fearow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.36, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.00. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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