Is Voltorb worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Voltorb brings $31.29 versus $1.10 raw — a $30.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.10
- PSA 10
- $31.29
- PSA 9
- $10.89
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $31.29 | +$5.19 | −$19.81 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $10.89 | −$15.21 | −$40.21 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.10 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% | $15.99 | −$35.11 |
| 50% | $21.09 | −$30.01 |
| 75% | $26.19 | −$24.91 |
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 | $31.29 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.13 | −$17.16 | 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 | $31.29 | $14.13 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.31 |
| 9 | $10.89 | $5.00 |
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Grading Voltorb — FAQ
Is Voltorb worth grading?
A PSA 10 Voltorb brings $31.29 versus $1.10 raw — a $30.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.89) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Voltorb worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Voltorb (Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard 010/034) sells for about $31.29 versus $1.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Voltorb?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.29, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Voltorb 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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