Is Leafeon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leafeon sells for $1,500 against $12.48 raw: a $1,488 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.99) 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)
- $12.48
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- PSA 9
- $74.99
- Gem premium
- 120×
- 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 | $1,500 | +$1,463 | +$1,438 | +$1,338 |
| PSA 9 | $74.99 | +$37.51 | +$12.51 | −$87.49 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$17.49 | −$42.49 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $12.48 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% | $431 | +$369 |
| 50% | $787 | +$725 |
| 75% | $1,144 | +$1,081 |
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 | $1,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $500 | −$1,000 | 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 | $1,500 | $500 |
| 9 | $140 | — |
| 8 | $24.97 | — |
| 7 | $18.00 | — |
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Grading Leafeon — FAQ
Is Leafeon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leafeon sells for $1,500 against $12.48 raw: a $1,488 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.99) 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 Leafeon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leafeon (Dark Explorers 6/108) sells for about $1,500 versus $12.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 120× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leafeon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leafeon 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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