Is Espeon worth grading?
Pokémon · Dark Explorers · 48/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $5,877 against $10.62 raw: a $5,867 spread, 553× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.10) 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)
- $10.62
- PSA 10
- $5,877
- PSA 9
- $57.10
- Gem premium
- 553×
- As of
- Oct 2, 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 | $5,877 | +$5,842 | +$5,817 | +$5,717 |
| PSA 9 | $57.10 | +$21.48 | −$3.52 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $20.14 | −$15.48 | −$40.48 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $10.62 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% | $1,512 | +$1,452 |
| 50% | $2,967 | +$2,907 |
| 75% | $4,422 | +$4,362 |
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 | $5,877 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $260 | −$5,617 | 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 Espeon — FAQ
Is Espeon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $5,877 against $10.62 raw: a $5,867 spread, 553× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.10) 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 $5,877 versus $10.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 553× premium as of Oct 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Espeon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,877, ahead of CGC 10 at $260. 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 $57.10).
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