Is Parasect worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Parasect brings $35.00 versus $1.23 raw — a $33.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.23
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $16.26
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$8.77 | −$16.23 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $16.26 | −$9.97 | −$34.97 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$14.23 | −$39.23 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.23 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% | $20.95 | −$30.29 |
| 50% | $25.63 | −$25.60 |
| 75% | $30.32 | −$20.91 |
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $12.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.00 | $16.00 | — | $12.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $2.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $16.26 | $5.34 | $6.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.59 | — | — |
| 8 | $12.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $45.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $9.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Parasect — FAQ
Is Parasect worth grading?
A PSA 10 Parasect brings $35.00 versus $1.23 raw — a $33.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Parasect worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Parasect (Base Set 2 55/130) sells for about $35.00 versus $1.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Parasect?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.00. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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