Is Combusken worth grading?
Pokémon · Crystal Guardians · 16/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Combusken sells for $668 against $1.39 raw: a $666 spread, 480× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($162) 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)
- $1.39
- PSA 10
- $668
- PSA 9
- $162
- Gem premium
- 480×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $668 | +$641 | +$616 | +$516 |
| PSA 9 | $162 | +$136 | +$111 | +$11.10 |
| PSA 8 | $32.16 | +$5.77 | −$19.23 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 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% | $289 | +$237 |
| 50% | $415 | +$364 |
| 75% | $541 | +$490 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $668 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $617 | −$51.12 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $279 | −$389 | 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.
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Grading Combusken — FAQ
Is Combusken worth grading?
A PSA 10 Combusken sells for $668 against $1.39 raw: a $666 spread, 480× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($162) 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 Combusken worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Combusken (Crystal Guardians 16/100) sells for about $668 versus $1.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 480× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Combusken?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $668, ahead of TAG 10 at $617. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Combusken 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.
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