Is Charmander worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $215 against $1.60 raw: a $214 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.40) 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)
- $1.60
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $27.40
- Gem premium
- 135×
- 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 | $215 | +$189 | +$164 | +$63.77 |
| PSA 9 | $27.40 | +$0.80 | −$24.20 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $16.32 | −$10.28 | −$35.28 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.60 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% | $74.39 | +$22.79 |
| 50% | $121 | +$69.79 |
| 75% | $168 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $1,975 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$1,875 | 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 | $1,975 | $99.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $60.00 | — |
| 9 | $139 | $52.85 | — |
| 8.5 | $125 | $21.93 | — |
| 8 | $32.25 | $15.00 | — |
| 7 | $11.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $15.00 | $15.00 |
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Grading Charmander — FAQ
Is Charmander worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $215 against $1.60 raw: a $214 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.40) 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 Charmander worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmander (Legendary Treasures 17/113) sells for about $215 versus $1.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 135× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmander?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,975, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.99. 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 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.40).
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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