Is Typhlosion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $1,746 against $18.83 raw: a $1,727 spread, 93× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($425) 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)
- $18.83
- PSA 10
- $1,746
- PSA 9
- $425
- Gem premium
- 93×
- 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 | $1,746 | +$1,702 | +$1,677 | +$1,577 |
| PSA 9 | $425 | +$382 | +$357 | +$257 |
| PSA 8 | $174 | +$130 | +$105 | +$5.23 |
Net = sale price − $18.83 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% | $756 | +$687 |
| 50% | $1,086 | +$1,017 |
| 75% | $1,416 | +$1,347 |
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 | $3,782 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $518 | −$3,264 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$3,482 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,782 | $240 | — | $300 |
| 9.5 | — | $57.67 | $199 | — |
| 9 | $597 | $114 | $39.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $46.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $101 | $66.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $37.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $26.62 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $79.60 | $20.40 | — | — |
| 4 | $40.88 | $12.00 | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | — | $67.98 | — |
| 3 | $37.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Typhlosion — FAQ
Is Typhlosion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $1,746 against $18.83 raw: a $1,727 spread, 93× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($425) 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 Typhlosion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion (Unseen Forces 17/115) sells for about $1,746 versus $18.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 93× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Typhlosion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,782, ahead of CGC 10 at $518. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Typhlosion 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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