Is Pelipper worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pelipper sells for $90.00 against $1.22 raw: a $88.78 spread, 74× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.95) 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)
- $1.22
- PSA 10
- $90.00
- PSA 9
- $53.95
- Gem premium
- 74×
- 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 | $90.00 | +$63.78 | +$38.78 | −$61.22 |
| PSA 9 | $53.95 | +$27.73 | +$2.73 | −$97.27 |
| PSA 8 | $13.25 | −$12.97 | −$37.97 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.22 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% | $62.96 | +$11.74 |
| 50% | $71.97 | +$20.75 |
| 75% | $80.99 | +$29.77 |
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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.40 | −$63.60 | 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 | $90.00 | $26.40 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 9 | $53.95 | $39.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 | — |
| 8 | $61.82 | $2.00 | — |
| 7 | — | — | $12.93 |
| 6 | $11.48 | — | — |
| 5 | $11.50 | — | — |
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Grading Pelipper — FAQ
Is Pelipper worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pelipper sells for $90.00 against $1.22 raw: a $88.78 spread, 74× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.95) 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 Pelipper worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pelipper (Ruby & Sapphire 19/109) sells for about $90.00 versus $1.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 74× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pelipper?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pelipper 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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