Is Ponyta worth grading?
Pokémon · Delta Species · 78/113 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ponyta sells for $83.11 against $0.57 raw: a $82.54 spread, 146× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($148) 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)
- $0.57
- PSA 10
- $83.11
- PSA 9
- $148
- Gem premium
- 146×
- 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 | $83.11 | +$57.54 | +$32.54 | −$67.46 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | +$122 | +$97.45 | −$2.55 |
| PSA 8 | $46.65 | +$21.08 | −$3.92 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $0.57 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% | $132 | +$81.22 |
| 50% | $116 | +$65.00 |
| 75% | $99.34 | +$48.77 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $312 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$212 | 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 | $312 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.99 |
| 9 | $148 | $62.09 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.00 |
| 8 | $46.65 | $34.00 |
| 7 | $22.50 | — |
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Grading Ponyta — FAQ
Is Ponyta worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ponyta sells for $83.11 against $0.57 raw: a $82.54 spread, 146× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($148) 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 Ponyta worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ponyta (Delta Species 78/113) sells for about $83.11 versus $0.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 146× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ponyta?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $312, ahead of CGC 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ponyta 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?
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