Is Flareon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $65.00 against $13.16 raw: a $51.84 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.09) 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)
- $13.16
- PSA 10
- $65.00
- PSA 9
- $30.09
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $65.00 | +$26.84 | +$1.84 | −$98.16 |
| PSA 9 | $30.09 | −$8.07 | −$33.07 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $47.88 | +$9.72 | −$15.28 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $13.16 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% | $38.82 | −$24.34 |
| 50% | $47.55 | −$15.61 |
| 75% | $56.27 | −$6.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $65.00 | −$134 | 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 | $65.00 | $199 |
| 9 | $129 | $26.85 |
| 8.5 | — | $37.06 |
| 8 | $47.88 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 7 | $25.00 | — |
| 5 | $16.50 | $3.00 |
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Grading Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $65.00 against $13.16 raw: a $51.84 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.09) 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 Flareon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flareon (Majestic Dawn 19/100) sells for about $65.00 versus $13.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flareon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flareon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Flareon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Flareon breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.09).
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