Is Flygon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flygon sells for $1,575 against $63.08 raw: a $1,512 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.00) 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)
- $63.08
- PSA 10
- $1,575
- PSA 9
- $90.00
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $1,575 | +$1,487 | +$1,462 | +$1,362 |
| PSA 9 | $90.00 | +$1.92 | −$23.08 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $65.89 | −$22.19 | −$47.19 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $63.08 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% | $461 | +$348 |
| 50% | $833 | +$719 |
| 75% | $1,204 | +$1,091 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,575 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$1,540 | 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 | $1,575 | $35.00 |
| 9 | $90.00 | $80.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.97 |
| 8 | $65.89 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $250 |
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Grading Flygon — FAQ
Is Flygon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flygon sells for $1,575 against $63.08 raw: a $1,512 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.00) 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 Flygon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flygon (BW Black Star Promos BW53) sells for about $1,575 versus $63.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flygon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,575, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flygon 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 Flygon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Flygon breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.00).
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