Is Bayleef worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bayleef sells for $130 against $1.29 raw: a $129 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.10) 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)
- $1.29
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $41.10
- Gem premium
- 101×
- 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 | $130 | +$104 | +$78.54 | −$21.46 |
| PSA 9 | $41.10 | +$14.81 | −$10.19 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $98.95 | +$72.66 | +$47.66 | −$52.34 |
Net = sale price − $1.29 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% | $63.28 | +$11.99 |
| 50% | $85.47 | +$34.17 |
| 75% | $108 | +$56.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $1,048 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.37 | −$995 | 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.
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Grading Bayleef — FAQ
Is Bayleef worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bayleef sells for $130 against $1.29 raw: a $129 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.10) 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 Bayleef worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bayleef (Unseen Forces 35/115) sells for about $130 versus $1.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 101× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bayleef?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,048, ahead of CGC 10 at $53.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bayleef 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bayleef break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bayleef breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.10).
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