Is Charmander worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $210 against $57.23 raw: a $153 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($78.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $57.23
- PSA 10
- $210
- PSA 9
- $78.93
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $210 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.68 |
| PSA 9 | $78.93 | −$3.30 | −$28.30 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $40.17 | −$42.06 | −$67.06 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $57.23 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% | $112 | +$4.45 |
| 50% | $144 | +$37.19 |
| 75% | $177 | +$69.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.72 | −$113 | 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 Charmander — FAQ
Is Charmander worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $210 against $57.23 raw: a $153 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($78.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Charmander worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmander (Legendary Treasures 17/113) sells for about $210 versus $57.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmander?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $210, ahead of CGC 10 at $96.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmander 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 Charmander break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charmander breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.93).
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