Is Scorching Charcoal worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Scorching Charcoal brings $25.63 versus $0.24 raw — a $25.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $25.63
- PSA 9
- $10.75
- Gem premium
- 107×
- 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 | $25.63 | +$0.39 | −$24.61 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $10.75 | −$14.49 | −$39.49 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.24 | −$42.24 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $14.47 | −$35.77 |
| 50% | $18.19 | −$32.05 |
| 75% | $21.91 | −$28.33 |
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 | $25.63 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2.25 | −$23.38 | 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 | $25.63 | $2.25 |
| 9 | $10.75 | $2.80 |
| 8 | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Scorching Charcoal — FAQ
Is Scorching Charcoal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scorching Charcoal brings $25.63 versus $0.24 raw — a $25.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Scorching Charcoal worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scorching Charcoal (Pokémon TCG Classic - Charizard 026/034) sells for about $25.63 versus $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 107× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scorching Charcoal?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $25.63, ahead of CGC 10 at $2.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scorching Charcoal 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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