Is Clamperl worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clamperl sells for $89.72 against $0.68 raw: a $89.04 spread, 132× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.16) 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)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $89.72
- PSA 9
- $97.16
- Gem premium
- 132×
- 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 | $89.72 | +$64.04 | +$39.04 | −$60.96 |
| PSA 9 | $97.16 | +$71.48 | +$46.48 | −$53.52 |
| PSA 8 | $14.90 | −$10.78 | −$35.78 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $95.30 | +$44.62 |
| 50% | $93.44 | +$42.76 |
| 75% | $91.58 | +$40.90 |
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 | $649 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$511 | 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 | $649 | $138 |
| 9.5 | — | $62.42 |
| 9 | $97.38 | $74.70 |
| 8 | $14.90 | — |
| 5 | $13.95 | — |
| 4 | $40.00 | — |
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Grading Clamperl — FAQ
Is Clamperl worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clamperl sells for $89.72 against $0.68 raw: a $89.04 spread, 132× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.16) 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 Clamperl worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clamperl (Legend Maker 51/92) sells for about $89.72 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 132× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clamperl?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $649, ahead of CGC 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clamperl 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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