Is Charmander δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Crystal Guardians · 49/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmander δ sells for $723 against $6.20 raw: a $716 spread, 117× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.23) 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)
- $6.20
- PSA 10
- $723
- PSA 9
- $53.23
- Gem premium
- 117×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $723 | +$691 | +$666 | +$566 |
| PSA 9 | $53.23 | +$22.03 | −$2.97 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $437 | +$406 | +$381 | +$281 |
Net = sale price − $6.20 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% | $221 | +$164 |
| 50% | $388 | +$332 |
| 75% | $555 | +$499 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $5,430 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $928 | −$4,502 | 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 Charmander δ — FAQ
Is Charmander δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmander δ sells for $723 against $6.20 raw: a $716 spread, 117× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.23) 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 Charmander δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmander δ (Crystal Guardians 49/100) sells for about $723 versus $6.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 117× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmander δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,430, ahead of CGC 10 at $928. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmander 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 Charmander δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charmander δ breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.23).
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