Is Ivysaur worth grading?
Pokémon · Dark Explorers · 2/108 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Ivysaur sells for $99.73 against $9.65 raw: a $90.08 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.65
- PSA 8
- $99.73
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 8 | $99.73 | +$65.08 | +$40.08 | −$59.92 |
| PSA 8 | $99.73 | +$65.08 | +$40.08 | −$59.92 |
Net = sale price − $9.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 8 | $99.73 |
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Grading Ivysaur — FAQ
Is Ivysaur worth grading?
A PSA 8 Ivysaur sells for $99.73 against $9.65 raw: a $90.08 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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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