Is Potion worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 156/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Potion brings $32.29 versus $0.47 raw — a $31.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.47
- PSA 10
- $32.29
- PSA 9
- $18.68
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $32.29 | +$6.82 | −$18.18 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $18.68 | −$6.79 | −$31.79 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $4.01 | −$21.46 | −$46.46 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.47 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% | $22.08 | −$28.39 |
| 50% | $25.48 | −$24.98 |
| 75% | $28.89 | −$21.58 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $32.29 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.17 | −$25.12 | 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 Potion — FAQ
Is Potion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Potion brings $32.29 versus $0.47 raw — a $31.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Potion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Potion (Expedition Base Set 156/165) sells for about $32.29 versus $0.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Potion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.29, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Potion 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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