Is Emboar worth grading?
Pokémon · Black & White · 20/114 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Emboar sells for $1,272 against $2.94 raw: a $1,269 spread, 433× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.81) 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)
- $2.94
- PSA 10
- $1,272
- PSA 9
- $33.81
- Gem premium
- 433×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $1,272 | +$1,244 | +$1,219 | +$1,119 |
| PSA 9 | $33.81 | +$5.87 | −$19.13 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$12.94 | −$37.94 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.94 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% | $343 | +$290 |
| 50% | $653 | +$600 |
| 75% | $962 | +$909 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,272 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$1,223 | 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 Emboar — FAQ
Is Emboar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emboar sells for $1,272 against $2.94 raw: a $1,269 spread, 433× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.81) 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 Emboar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emboar (Black & White 20/114) sells for about $1,272 versus $2.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 433× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emboar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,272, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emboar 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 Emboar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emboar breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.81).
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