Is Flareon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $276 against $4.36 raw: a $272 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.43) 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
- $276
- PSA 9
- $91.43
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $276 | +$247 | +$222 | +$122 |
| PSA 9 | $91.43 | +$62.07 | +$37.07 | −$62.93 |
| PSA 8 | $28.27 | −$1.09 | −$26.09 | −$126 |
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% | $138 | +$83.30 |
| 50% | $184 | +$130 |
| 75% | $230 | +$176 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $541 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $276 | −$265 | 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 | $276 | $153 |
| 9 | $360 | $18.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $650 |
| 8 | $350 | — |
| 7 | $74.77 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $34.00 |
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Grading Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $276 against $4.36 raw: a $272 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.43) 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 Flareon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flareon (Dark Explorers 12/108) sells for about $276 versus $4.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flareon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $541, ahead of PSA 10 at $276. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flareon need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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