Is Infernape worth grading?
Pokémon · Stormfront · 3/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Infernape sells for $5,230 against $37.33 raw: a $5,193 spread, 140× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($159) 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)
- $37.33
- PSA 10
- $5,230
- PSA 9
- $159
- Gem premium
- 140×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $5,230 | +$5,168 | +$5,143 | +$5,043 |
| PSA 9 | $159 | +$96.36 | +$71.36 | −$28.64 |
| PSA 8 | $51.64 | −$10.69 | −$35.69 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $37.33 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% | $1,427 | +$1,339 |
| 50% | $2,694 | +$2,607 |
| 75% | $3,962 | +$3,875 |
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 | $5,230 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $92.58 | −$5,138 | 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 Infernape — FAQ
Is Infernape worth grading?
A PSA 10 Infernape sells for $5,230 against $37.33 raw: a $5,193 spread, 140× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($159) 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 Infernape worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Infernape (Stormfront 3/100) sells for about $5,230 versus $37.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 140× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Infernape?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,230, ahead of CGC 10 at $92.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Infernape 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.
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