Is Pupitar worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3316× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pupitar sells for $1,260 against $0.38 raw: a $1,260 spread, 3316× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.38
- PSA 10
- $1,260
- PSA 9
- $11.58
- Gem premium
- 3316×
- 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 | $1,260 | +$1,235 | +$1,210 | +$1,110 |
| PSA 9 | $11.58 | −$13.80 | −$38.80 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $13.38 | −$12.00 | −$37.00 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.38 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% | $324 | +$273 |
| 50% | $636 | +$585 |
| 75% | $948 | +$898 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $1,260 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.73 | −$1,202 | 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 | $1,260 | $57.73 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.55 |
| 9 | $26.12 | $14.32 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | $13.38 | — |
| 7 | $20.00 | $13.00 |
| 6 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Pupitar — FAQ
Is Pupitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pupitar sells for $1,260 against $0.38 raw: a $1,260 spread, 3316× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Pupitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pupitar (Unseen Forces 70/115) sells for about $1,260 versus $0.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3316× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pupitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,260, ahead of CGC 10 at $57.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pupitar 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 Pupitar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pupitar breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.58).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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