Is Togepi worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Togepi sells for $269 against $18.07 raw: a $251 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.84) 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)
- $18.07
- PSA 10
- $269
- PSA 9
- $54.84
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $269 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
| PSA 9 | $54.84 | +$11.77 | −$13.23 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $32.13 | −$10.94 | −$35.94 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $18.07 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% | $108 | +$40.24 |
| 50% | $162 | +$93.71 |
| 75% | $215 | +$147 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $2,760 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | −$2,580 | 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 | $2,760 | $180 | $159 |
| 9.5 | — | $34.99 | — |
| 9 | $98.58 | $174 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $201 | — |
| 8 | $51.63 | $25.00 | — |
| 7 | $34.93 | $13.00 | — |
| 6 | $59.99 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 5 | $16.00 | — | — |
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Grading Togepi — FAQ
Is Togepi worth grading?
A PSA 10 Togepi sells for $269 against $18.07 raw: a $251 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.84) 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 Togepi worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Togepi (Aquapolis 114/147) sells for about $269 versus $18.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Togepi?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,760, ahead of CGC 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Togepi 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 Togepi break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Togepi breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.84).
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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