Is Cubone worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cubone brings $52.00 versus $22.21 raw — a $29.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.21
- PSA 10
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $26.28
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$4.79 | −$20.21 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $26.28 | −$20.93 | −$45.93 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $17.72 | −$29.49 | −$54.49 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $22.21 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% | $32.71 | −$39.50 |
| 50% | $39.14 | −$33.07 |
| 75% | $45.57 | −$26.64 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $304 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $52.00 | −$252 | 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 | $52.00 | $304 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $125 | — |
| 9 | $309 | $96.59 | $40.49 |
| 8.5 | — | $69.99 | — |
| 8 | $193 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $32.00 | — |
| 7 | $45.00 | — | — |
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Grading Cubone — FAQ
Is Cubone worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cubone brings $52.00 versus $22.21 raw — a $29.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cubone worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cubone (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 40/95) sells for about $52.00 versus $22.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cubone?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $304, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cubone need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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