Is Torkoal worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Torkoal sells for $694 against $1.52 raw: a $692 spread, 457× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.02) 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)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $694
- PSA 9
- $28.02
- Gem premium
- 457×
- 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 | $694 | +$667 | +$642 | +$542 |
| PSA 9 | $28.02 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $52.85 | +$26.33 | +$1.33 | −$98.67 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $195 | +$143 |
| 50% | $361 | +$309 |
| 75% | $527 | +$476 |
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 | $694 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.95 | −$631 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $694 | $62.95 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $46.03 | $51.00 |
| 9 | $28.02 | $108 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 8 | $52.85 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $14.99 | — |
| 7 | $40.00 | $18.99 | — |
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Grading Torkoal — FAQ
Is Torkoal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Torkoal sells for $694 against $1.52 raw: a $692 spread, 457× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.02) 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 Torkoal worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Torkoal (Holon Phantoms 33/110) sells for about $694 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 457× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Torkoal?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $694, ahead of CGC 10 at $62.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Torkoal 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 Torkoal break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Torkoal breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.02).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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