Is Igglybuff worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Igglybuff sells for $220 against $13.47 raw: a $207 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.83) 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)
- $13.47
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $61.83
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $220 | +$182 | +$157 | +$56.50 |
| PSA 9 | $61.83 | +$23.36 | −$1.64 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $26.83 | −$11.64 | −$36.64 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $13.47 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% | $101 | +$37.90 |
| 50% | $141 | +$77.43 |
| 75% | $180 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $220 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.09 | −$173 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $220 | $47.09 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $20.44 | — |
| 9 | $61.83 | $19.06 | $14.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.81 | $15.49 |
| 8 | $26.83 | $10.38 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $9.02 | — |
| 7 | $20.94 | — | — |
| 6 | $14.50 | — | — |
| 1 | $35.00 | — | — |
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Grading Igglybuff — FAQ
Is Igglybuff worth grading?
A PSA 10 Igglybuff sells for $220 against $13.47 raw: a $207 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.83) 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 Igglybuff worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Igglybuff (Wizards Black Star Promos 36) sells for about $220 versus $13.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Igglybuff?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $220, ahead of CGC 10 at $47.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Igglybuff 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 Igglybuff break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Igglybuff breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.83).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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