Is Vileplume worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 43/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vileplume brings $115 versus $69.00 raw — a $45.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $69.00
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $115 | +$20.73 | −$4.27 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | −$64.01 | −$89.01 | −$189 |
| PSA 8 | $29.56 | −$64.44 | −$89.44 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $69.00 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% | $51.17 | −$67.83 |
| 50% | $72.36 | −$46.64 |
| 75% | $93.55 | −$25.45 |
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 | $939 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $264 | −$675 | 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 | $939 | $264 |
| 9.5 | — | $66.00 |
| 9 | $143 | $11.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $46.13 |
| 8 | $136 | $45.00 |
| 7 | $34.93 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 6 | $43.00 | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Vileplume — FAQ
Is Vileplume worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vileplume brings $115 versus $69.00 raw — a $45.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Vileplume worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vileplume (Aquapolis 43/147) sells for about $115 versus $69.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vileplume?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $939, ahead of CGC 10 at $264. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vileplume 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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