Is Torchic worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Torchic sells for $463 against $0.94 raw: a $462 spread, 493× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.80) 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)
- $0.94
- PSA 10
- $463
- PSA 9
- $59.80
- Gem premium
- 493×
- 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 | $463 | +$437 | +$412 | +$312 |
| PSA 9 | $59.80 | +$33.86 | +$8.86 | −$91.14 |
| PSA 8 | $50.00 | +$24.06 | −$0.94 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 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% | $161 | +$110 |
| 50% | $261 | +$210 |
| 75% | $362 | +$311 |
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 | $463 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$313 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $463 | $150 | $134 |
| 9.5 | — | $248 | — |
| 9 | $195 | $48.76 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $34.99 | — |
| 8 | $20.78 | $16.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $11.31 | — |
| 7 | $13.00 | $6.99 | — |
| 6 | $29.64 | — | — |
| 5 | $10.02 | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 2 | $8.00 | — | — |
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Grading Torchic — FAQ
Is Torchic worth grading?
A PSA 10 Torchic sells for $463 against $0.94 raw: a $462 spread, 493× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.80) 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 Torchic worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Torchic (Dragon 77/97) sells for about $463 versus $0.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 493× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Torchic?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $463, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Torchic 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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