Is Bellsprout worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 68/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bellsprout sells for $44.60 against $11.71 raw: a $32.89 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.76) 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)
- $11.71
- PSA 10
- $44.60
- PSA 9
- $39.76
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $44.60 | +$7.89 | −$17.11 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $39.76 | +$3.05 | −$21.95 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $54.00 | +$17.29 | −$7.71 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $11.71 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% | $40.97 | −$20.74 |
| 50% | $42.18 | −$19.53 |
| 75% | $43.39 | −$18.32 |
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 | $2,750 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $275 | −$2,475 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,750 | $275 | — |
| 9 | $44.96 | $7.52 | — |
| 8 | $40.99 | — | — |
| 6 | $42.00 | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Bellsprout — FAQ
Is Bellsprout worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bellsprout sells for $44.60 against $11.71 raw: a $32.89 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.76) 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 Bellsprout worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bellsprout (Aquapolis 68/147) sells for about $44.60 versus $11.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bellsprout?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,750, ahead of CGC 10 at $275. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bellsprout 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?
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