Is Charmeleon δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmeleon δ sells for $272 against $6.64 raw: a $266 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.63) 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)
- $6.64
- PSA 10
- $272
- PSA 9
- $49.63
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $272 | +$241 | +$216 | +$116 |
| PSA 9 | $49.63 | +$17.99 | −$7.01 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $48.37 | +$16.73 | −$8.27 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $6.64 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% | $105 | +$48.65 |
| 50% | $161 | +$104 |
| 75% | $217 | +$160 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $339 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | −$99.74 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $339 | $146 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $500 | $190 | — |
| 9 | $324 | $210 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $108 | $126 | — |
| 8 | $189 | $120 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $41.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.54 | $26.00 | — | $40.00 |
| 6 | $37.06 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $22.54 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $75.25 | — | — | — |
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Grading Charmeleon δ — FAQ
Is Charmeleon δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon δ sells for $272 against $6.64 raw: a $266 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.63) 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 Charmeleon δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon δ (Crystal Guardians 30/100) sells for about $272 versus $6.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmeleon δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $339, ahead of CGC 10 at $240. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmeleon δ 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 Charmeleon δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charmeleon δ breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.63).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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