Is Pinsir worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pinsir sells for $186 against $6.72 raw: a $179 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.05) 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)
- $6.72
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $32.05
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $186 | +$154 | +$129 | +$29.27 |
| PSA 9 | $32.05 | +$0.33 | −$24.67 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $52.84 | +$21.12 | −$3.88 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $6.72 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% | $70.53 | +$13.81 |
| 50% | $109 | +$52.30 |
| 75% | $148 | +$90.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $445 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.33 | −$374 | 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 | $445 | $71.33 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 |
| 9 | $87.66 | $30.00 |
| 8.5 | $18.00 | $69.60 |
| 8 | $52.84 | $15.60 |
| 7.5 | — | $34.85 |
| 7 | $50.84 | $5.53 |
| 5 | $14.00 | — |
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Grading Pinsir — FAQ
Is Pinsir worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pinsir sells for $186 against $6.72 raw: a $179 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.05) 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 Pinsir worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pinsir (Aquapolis 101/147) sells for about $186 versus $6.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pinsir?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $445, ahead of CGC 10 at $71.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pinsir 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.
What gem rate makes grading Pinsir break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pinsir breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.05).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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