Is Grovyle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Grovyle sells for $81.76 against $1.05 raw: a $80.71 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.35) 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)
- $1.05
- PSA 10
- $81.76
- PSA 9
- $33.35
- Gem premium
- 78×
- 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 | $81.76 | +$55.71 | +$30.71 | −$69.29 |
| PSA 9 | $33.35 | +$7.30 | −$17.70 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $28.01 | +$1.96 | −$23.04 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $1.05 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% | $45.45 | −$5.60 |
| 50% | $57.56 | +$6.51 |
| 75% | $69.66 | +$18.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $872 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$738 | 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 | $872 | $135 |
| 9.5 | — | $61.88 |
| 9 | $33.35 | $50.75 |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 8 | $28.01 | — |
| 6 | $20.49 | — |
| 5 | $49.96 | — |
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Grading Grovyle — FAQ
Is Grovyle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grovyle sells for $81.76 against $1.05 raw: a $80.71 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.35) 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 Grovyle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grovyle (Crystal Guardians 32/100) sells for about $81.76 versus $1.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 78× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grovyle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $872, ahead of CGC 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grovyle 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 Grovyle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Grovyle breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.35).
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