Is Porygon-Z worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Porygon-Z sells for $2,497 against $4.36 raw: a $2,492 spread, 573× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.58) 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)
- $4.36
- PSA 10
- $2,497
- PSA 9
- $30.58
- Gem premium
- 573×
- 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 | $2,497 | +$2,467 | +$2,442 | +$2,342 |
| PSA 9 | $30.58 | +$1.22 | −$23.78 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $34.82 | +$5.46 | −$19.54 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $4.36 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% | $647 | +$593 |
| 50% | $1,264 | +$1,209 |
| 75% | $1,880 | +$1,826 |
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 | $2,497 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.99 | −$2,417 | 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 | $2,497 | $79.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 9 | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $37.89 | $5.00 |
| 7 | $31.50 | — |
| 6 | $49.99 | — |
| 5 | $13.96 | — |
| 4 | $9.50 | — |
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Grading Porygon-Z — FAQ
Is Porygon-Z worth grading?
A PSA 10 Porygon-Z sells for $2,497 against $4.36 raw: a $2,492 spread, 573× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.58) 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 Porygon-Z worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Porygon-Z (Plasma Blast 74/101) sells for about $2,497 versus $4.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 573× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Porygon-Z?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,497, ahead of CGC 10 at $79.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Porygon-Z 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 Porygon-Z break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Porygon-Z breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.58).
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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