Is Chinchou worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 70/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $71.00 against $14.05 raw: a $56.95 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.70) 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)
- $14.05
- PSA 10
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $77.70
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $71.00 | +$31.95 | +$6.95 | −$93.05 |
| PSA 9 | $77.70 | +$38.65 | +$13.65 | −$86.35 |
| PSA 8 | $45.04 | +$5.99 | −$19.01 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $14.05 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% | $76.03 | +$11.98 |
| 50% | $74.35 | +$10.30 |
| 75% | $72.67 | +$8.63 |
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 | $103 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.82 | −$68.70 | 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 | $103 | $33.82 |
| 9.5 | — | $66.00 |
| 9 | $28.81 | $19.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.96 |
| 8 | $45.04 | — |
| 7 | $35.71 | — |
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Grading Chinchou — FAQ
Is Chinchou worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $71.00 against $14.05 raw: a $56.95 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.70) 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 Chinchou worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chinchou (Aquapolis 70/147) sells for about $71.00 versus $14.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chinchou?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $103, ahead of CGC 10 at $33.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chinchou 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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