Is Chimchar worth grading?
Pokémon · Diamond & Pearl · 76/130 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 71× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $43.41 against $0.61 raw: a $42.80 spread, 71× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.61
- PSA 10
- $43.41
- PSA 9
- $20.98
- Gem premium
- 71×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $43.41 | +$17.80 | −$7.20 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $20.98 | −$4.63 | −$29.63 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $59.00 | +$33.39 | +$8.39 | −$91.61 |
Net = sale price − $0.61 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% | $26.59 | −$24.02 |
| 50% | $32.20 | −$18.41 |
| 75% | $37.80 | −$12.81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $43.41 | −$119 | 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.
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $43.41 against $0.61 raw: a $42.80 spread, 71× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chimchar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chimchar (Diamond & Pearl 76/130) sells for about $43.41 versus $0.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimchar?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $162, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chimchar need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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