Is Vulpix worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 116/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vulpix sells for $76.77 against $12.05 raw: a $64.72 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.93) 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)
- $12.05
- PSA 10
- $76.77
- PSA 9
- $47.93
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $76.77 | +$39.72 | +$14.72 | −$85.28 |
| PSA 9 | $47.93 | +$10.88 | −$14.12 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $22.50 | −$14.55 | −$39.55 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $12.05 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% | $55.14 | −$6.91 |
| 50% | $62.35 | +$0.30 |
| 75% | $69.56 | +$7.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $76.77 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.04 | −$16.73 | 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 Vulpix — FAQ
Is Vulpix worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vulpix sells for $76.77 against $12.05 raw: a $64.72 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.93) 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 Vulpix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vulpix (Aquapolis 116/147) sells for about $76.77 versus $12.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vulpix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $76.77, ahead of CGC 10 at $60.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vulpix 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 Vulpix break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vulpix breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.93).
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