Is Vulpix worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 99/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vulpix sells for $55.95 against $3.78 raw: a $52.17 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.44) 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)
- $3.78
- PSA 10
- $55.95
- PSA 9
- $32.44
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $55.95 | +$27.17 | +$2.17 | −$97.83 |
| PSA 9 | $32.44 | +$3.66 | −$21.34 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $12.87 | −$15.91 | −$40.91 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.78 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% | $38.32 | −$15.46 |
| 50% | $44.20 | −$9.59 |
| 75% | $50.07 | −$3.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. 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 | $55.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.66 | −$16.29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $55.95 | $39.66 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.30 | — |
| 9 | $32.44 | $6.00 | $24.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 8 | $12.87 | — | — |
| 7 | $17.18 | — | — |
| 6 | $11.00 | — | — |
| 4 | — | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Vulpix — FAQ
Is Vulpix worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vulpix sells for $55.95 against $3.78 raw: a $52.17 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.44) 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 Vulpix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vulpix (Base Set 2 99/130) sells for about $55.95 versus $3.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vulpix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.95, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vulpix 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 Vulpix break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vulpix breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.44).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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