Is Camerupt worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Camerupt sells for $519 against $10.93 raw: a $508 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.03) 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)
- $10.93
- PSA 10
- $519
- PSA 9
- $67.03
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $519 | +$483 | +$458 | +$358 |
| PSA 9 | $67.03 | +$31.10 | +$6.10 | −$93.90 |
| PSA 8 | $30.07 | −$5.86 | −$30.86 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $10.93 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% | $180 | +$119 |
| 50% | $293 | +$232 |
| 75% | $406 | +$345 |
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 | $721 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$596 | 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 | $721 | $125 |
| 9.5 | — | $2.00 |
| 9 | $29.82 | $44.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $22.50 |
| 8 | $28.51 | $22.28 |
| 7.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 7 | $12.00 | $18.00 |
| 4.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 4 | $26.00 | — |
| 3 | $28.00 | — |
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Grading Camerupt — FAQ
Is Camerupt worth grading?
A PSA 10 Camerupt sells for $519 against $10.93 raw: a $508 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.03) 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 Camerupt worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Camerupt (Crystal Guardians 3/100) sells for about $519 versus $10.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Camerupt?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $721, ahead of CGC 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Camerupt 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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