Is Porygon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Porygon sells for $293 against $0.69 raw: a $292 spread, 424× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.83) 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)
- $0.69
- PSA 10
- $293
- PSA 9
- $39.83
- Gem premium
- 424×
- 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 | $293 | +$267 | +$242 | +$142 |
| PSA 9 | $39.83 | +$14.14 | −$10.86 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $12.02 | −$13.67 | −$38.67 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.69 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% | $103 | +$52.40 |
| 50% | $166 | +$116 |
| 75% | $230 | +$179 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.55 | −$246 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $293 | $46.55 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $76.78 | — |
| 9 | $107 | $38.91 | $16.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $18.52 | — |
| 8 | $12.02 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.91 | — | — |
| 5 | $50.96 | $10.80 | — |
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Grading Porygon — FAQ
Is Porygon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Porygon sells for $293 against $0.69 raw: a $292 spread, 424× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.83) 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 Porygon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Porygon (Unseen Forces 69/115) sells for about $293 versus $0.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 424× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Porygon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $293, ahead of CGC 10 at $46.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Porygon 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 Porygon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Porygon breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.83).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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