Is Absol worth grading?
Pokémon · Plasma Freeze · 67/116 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $150 against $10.33 raw: a $140 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.83) 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)
- $10.33
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $81.83
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $150 | +$115 | +$89.67 | −$10.33 |
| PSA 9 | $81.83 | +$46.50 | +$21.50 | −$78.50 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | −$0.33 | −$25.33 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $10.33 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% | $98.87 | +$38.54 |
| 50% | $116 | +$55.58 |
| 75% | $133 | +$72.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$50.00 | 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 Absol — FAQ
Is Absol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $150 against $10.33 raw: a $140 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.83) 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 Absol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Absol (Plasma Freeze 67/116) sells for about $150 versus $10.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Absol?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Absol need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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