Is Espeon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $4,005 against $9.43 raw: a $3,996 spread, 425× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.89) 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)
- $9.43
- PSA 10
- $4,005
- PSA 9
- $50.89
- Gem premium
- 425×
- 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 | $4,005 | +$3,971 | +$3,946 | +$3,846 |
| PSA 9 | $50.89 | +$16.46 | −$8.54 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$5.43 | −$30.43 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $9.43 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% | $1,039 | +$980 |
| 50% | $2,028 | +$1,969 |
| 75% | $3,016 | +$2,957 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $4,005 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $390 | −$3,615 | 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 | $4,005 | $390 |
| 9 | $215 | $83.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $28.00 |
| 8 | $311 | — |
| 7 | $82.75 | $280 |
| 6 | $128 | $27.00 |
| 5 | $31.95 | — |
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Grading Espeon — FAQ
Is Espeon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $4,005 against $9.43 raw: a $3,996 spread, 425× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.89) 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 Espeon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Espeon (Dark Explorers 48/108) sells for about $4,005 versus $9.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 425× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Espeon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,005, ahead of CGC 10 at $390. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Espeon 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 Espeon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Espeon breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.89).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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