Is Chandelure worth grading?
Pokémon · Next Destinies · 20/99 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chandelure sells for $500 against $1.40 raw: a $499 spread, 357× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.75) 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)
- $1.40
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $52.75
- Gem premium
- 357×
- 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 | $500 | +$474 | +$449 | +$349 |
| PSA 9 | $52.75 | +$26.35 | +$1.35 | −$98.65 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$17.40 | −$42.40 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $165 | +$113 |
| 50% | $276 | +$225 |
| 75% | $388 | +$337 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$445 | 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 Chandelure — FAQ
Is Chandelure worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chandelure sells for $500 against $1.40 raw: a $499 spread, 357× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.75) 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 Chandelure worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chandelure (Next Destinies 20/99) sells for about $500 versus $1.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 357× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chandelure?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $500, ahead of CGC 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chandelure 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.
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