Is Charmander worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $464 against $3.48 raw: a $461 spread, 133× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $3.48
- PSA 10
- $464
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 | $464 | +$436 | +$411 | +$311 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$19.52 | −$5.48 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $50.57 | +$22.09 | −$2.91 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $3.48 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% | $152 | +$98.52 |
| 50% | $256 | +$203 |
| 75% | $360 | +$307 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $464 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.91 | −$415 | 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 | $464 | $48.91 |
| 9 | $48.00 | $13.73 |
| 8 | $50.57 | $10.50 |
| 7 | $54.55 | — |
| 6 | $20.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 5 | $6.00 | — |
| 3.5 | — | $5.97 |
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Grading Charmander — FAQ
Is Charmander worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $464 against $3.48 raw: a $461 spread, 133× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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 Charmander worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmander (Secret Wonders 82/132) sells for about $464 versus $3.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 133× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmander?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $464, ahead of CGC 10 at $48.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmander 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.
What gem rate makes grading Charmander break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charmander breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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