Is Chimchar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $541 against $0.49 raw: a $540 spread, 1103× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.12) 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)
- $0.49
- PSA 10
- $541
- PSA 9
- $74.12
- Gem premium
- 1103×
- 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 | $541 | +$515 | +$490 | +$390 |
| PSA 9 | $74.12 | +$48.63 | +$23.63 | −$76.37 |
| PSA 8 | $20.99 | −$4.50 | −$29.50 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 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% | $191 | +$140 |
| 50% | $307 | +$257 |
| 75% | $424 | +$374 |
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 | $541 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$391 | 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 | $541 | $150 |
| 9.5 | — | $2.00 |
| 9 | $16.06 | $10.02 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.93 |
| 8 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 | $13.50 | — |
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $541 against $0.49 raw: a $540 spread, 1103× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.12) 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 Chimchar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chimchar (Majestic Dawn 56/100) sells for about $541 versus $0.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1103× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimchar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $541, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chimchar 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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