Is Combusken worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Combusken sells for $300 against $1.13 raw: a $299 spread, 265× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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)
- $1.13
- PSA 10
- $300
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 265×
- 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 | $300 | +$274 | +$249 | +$149 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | +$38.87 | +$13.87 | −$86.13 |
| PSA 8 | $16.38 | −$9.75 | −$34.75 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.13 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% | $124 | +$72.62 |
| 50% | $182 | +$131 |
| 75% | $241 | +$190 |
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 | $1,993 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$1,843 | 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 | $1,993 | $150 |
| 9.5 | — | $57.00 |
| 9 | $19.00 | $36.09 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | $16.38 | $20.00 |
| 7 | $44.78 | — |
| 4 | $10.50 | — |
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Grading Combusken — FAQ
Is Combusken worth grading?
A PSA 10 Combusken sells for $300 against $1.13 raw: a $299 spread, 265× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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 Combusken worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Combusken (Ruby & Sapphire 27/109) sells for about $300 versus $1.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 265× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Combusken?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,993, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Combusken 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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