Is Bellossom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bellossom sells for $1,362 against $140 raw: a $1,222 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($417) 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)
- $140
- PSA 10
- $1,362
- PSA 9
- $417
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $1,362 | +$1,197 | +$1,172 | +$1,072 |
| PSA 9 | $417 | +$252 | +$227 | +$127 |
| PSA 8 | $328 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.10 |
Net = sale price − $140 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% | $653 | +$463 |
| 50% | $889 | +$699 |
| 75% | $1,126 | +$936 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,362 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $578 | −$783 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,362 | $578 | — |
| 9 | $417 | $196 | $101 |
| 8.5 | — | $169 | — |
| 8 | $328 | $109 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 7 | $175 | — | — |
| 6 | $91.50 | — | — |
| 5 | $55.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $93.80 | — |
| 3 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $95.00 | — | — |
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Grading Bellossom — FAQ
Is Bellossom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bellossom sells for $1,362 against $140 raw: a $1,222 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($417) 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 Bellossom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bellossom (Aquapolis H5/H32) sells for about $1,362 versus $140 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bellossom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,362, ahead of CGC 10 at $578. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bellossom 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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