Is Voltorb worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $1,308 against $0.34 raw: a $1,308 spread, 3847× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) 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)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $1,308
- PSA 9
- $157
- Gem premium
- 3847×
- 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 | $1,308 | +$1,283 | +$1,258 | +$1,158 |
| PSA 9 | $157 | +$131 | +$106 | +$6.32 |
| PSA 8 | $94.25 | +$68.91 | +$43.91 | −$56.09 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $444 | +$394 |
| 50% | $732 | +$682 |
| 75% | $1,020 | +$970 |
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 | $9,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $270 | −$8,730 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $9,000 | $270 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $400 | $7.42 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.15 | $44.00 | — |
| 8 | $111 | $16.91 | — | $16.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $36.90 | — | — |
| 7 | $46.01 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $31.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $46.47 | — | — | — |
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Grading Voltorb — FAQ
Is Voltorb worth grading?
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $1,308 against $0.34 raw: a $1,308 spread, 3847× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) 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 Voltorb worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Voltorb (Stormfront 80/100) sells for about $1,308 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3847× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Voltorb?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $9,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $270. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Voltorb 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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