Is Infernape worth grading?
Pokémon · Diamond & Pearl · 5/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Infernape sells for $19,800 against $28.49 raw: a $19,772 spread, 695× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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)
- $28.49
- PSA 10
- $19,800
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 695×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $19,800 | +$19,747 | +$19,722 | +$19,622 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | +$122 | +$96.51 | −$3.49 |
| PSA 8 | $81.86 | +$28.37 | +$3.37 | −$96.63 |
Net = sale price − $28.49 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% | $5,081 | +$5,003 |
| 50% | $9,988 | +$9,909 |
| 75% | $14,894 | +$14,815 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $19,800 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $100 | −$19,700 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Infernape — FAQ
Is Infernape worth grading?
A PSA 10 Infernape sells for $19,800 against $28.49 raw: a $19,772 spread, 695× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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 Infernape worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Infernape (Diamond & Pearl 5/130) sells for about $19,800 versus $28.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 695× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Infernape?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $19,800, ahead of TAG 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Infernape 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.
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