Is Torchic worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Torchic sells for $6,500 against $1.94 raw: a $6,498 spread, 3351× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.99) 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)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $6,500
- PSA 9
- $89.99
- Gem premium
- 3351×
- 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 | $6,500 | +$6,473 | +$6,448 | +$6,348 |
| PSA 9 | $89.99 | +$63.05 | +$38.05 | −$61.95 |
| PSA 8 | $12.51 | −$14.43 | −$39.43 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $1,692 | +$1,641 |
| 50% | $3,295 | +$3,243 |
| 75% | $4,897 | +$4,846 |
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 | $6,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$6,350 | 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 | $6,500 | $150 |
| 9 | $300 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $1.00 |
| 8 | $12.51 | $10.00 |
| 7 | $26.00 | $10.28 |
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Grading Torchic — FAQ
Is Torchic worth grading?
A PSA 10 Torchic sells for $6,500 against $1.94 raw: a $6,498 spread, 3351× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.99) 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 Torchic worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Torchic (Great Encounters 89/106) sells for about $6,500 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3351× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Torchic?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Torchic 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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