Is Espeon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $75.50 against $5.96 raw: a $69.54 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.57) 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)
- $5.96
- PSA 10
- $75.50
- PSA 9
- $85.57
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $75.50 | +$44.54 | +$19.54 | −$80.46 |
| PSA 9 | $85.57 | +$54.61 | +$29.61 | −$70.39 |
| PSA 8 | $45.38 | +$14.42 | −$10.58 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $5.96 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% | $83.05 | +$27.09 |
| 50% | $80.53 | +$24.58 |
| 75% | $78.02 | +$22.06 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $858 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $465 | −$393 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $858 | $465 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $7.50 | — |
| 9 | $204 | $12.50 | $241 |
| 8.5 | — | $41.88 | — |
| 8 | $143 | $42.72 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.52 | — |
| 7 | $128 | $9.60 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 6 | $49.32 | — | — |
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Grading Espeon — FAQ
Is Espeon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $75.50 against $5.96 raw: a $69.54 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.57) 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 (Plasma Freeze 48/116) sells for about $75.50 versus $5.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Espeon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $858, ahead of CGC 10 at $465. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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