Is Clefairy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clefairy brings $36.56 versus $8.05 raw — a $28.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.05
- PSA 10
- $36.56
- PSA 9
- $31.91
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $36.56 | +$3.51 | −$21.49 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $31.91 | −$1.14 | −$26.14 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $19.71 | −$13.34 | −$38.34 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $8.05 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% | $33.07 | −$24.98 |
| 50% | $34.23 | −$23.82 |
| 75% | $35.40 | −$22.65 |
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 | $36.56 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $20.50 | −$16.06 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $20.34 | −$16.22 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.56 | $20.34 | — | $20.50 | $66.09 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.50 | $37.86 | — | — |
| 9 | $31.91 | $9.01 | $7.00 | — | $20.65 |
| 8 | $19.71 | $10.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Clefairy — FAQ
Is Clefairy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clefairy brings $36.56 versus $8.05 raw — a $28.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Clefairy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clefairy (Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard 013/034) sells for about $36.56 versus $8.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clefairy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.56, ahead of TAG 10 at $20.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clefairy 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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