Is Phanpy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phanpy sells for $202 against $14.04 raw: a $188 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($190) 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)
- $14.04
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $190
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $202 | +$163 | +$138 | +$37.59 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.95 |
| PSA 8 | $96.53 | +$57.49 | +$32.49 | −$67.51 |
Net = sale price − $14.04 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% | $193 | +$129 |
| 50% | $196 | +$132 |
| 75% | $199 | +$135 |
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 | $202 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$152 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $140 | $49.99 | $108 |
| 9 | $190 | $91.13 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $16.99 | — |
| 8 | $96.53 | — | — |
| 7 | $44.87 | $29.74 | — |
| 6 | $30.00 | — | — |
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Grading Phanpy — FAQ
Is Phanpy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phanpy sells for $202 against $14.04 raw: a $188 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($190) 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 Phanpy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phanpy (Aquapolis 100/147) sells for about $202 versus $14.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phanpy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $202, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phanpy 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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