Is Chinchou worth grading?
Pokémon · Unseen Forces · 52/115 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $81.01 against $0.48 raw: a $80.53 spread, 169× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.36) 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)
- $0.48
- PSA 10
- $81.01
- PSA 9
- $76.36
- Gem premium
- 169×
- 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 | $81.01 | +$55.53 | +$30.53 | −$69.47 |
| PSA 9 | $76.36 | +$50.88 | +$25.88 | −$74.12 |
| PSA 8 | $38.41 | +$12.93 | −$12.07 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $0.48 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% | $77.52 | +$27.04 |
| 50% | $78.69 | +$28.20 |
| 75% | $79.85 | +$29.37 |
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 | $81.01 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.63 | −$29.38 | 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 Chinchou — FAQ
Is Chinchou worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chinchou sells for $81.01 against $0.48 raw: a $80.53 spread, 169× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.36) 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 Chinchou worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chinchou (Unseen Forces 52/115) sells for about $81.01 versus $0.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 169× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chinchou?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $81.01, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chinchou 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.
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