Is Butterfree worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Butterfree sells for $1,394 against $40.25 raw: a $1,354 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.23) 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)
- $40.25
- PSA 10
- $1,394
- PSA 9
- $99.23
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $1,394 | +$1,329 | +$1,304 | +$1,204 |
| PSA 9 | $99.23 | +$33.98 | +$8.98 | −$91.02 |
| PSA 8 | $27.11 | −$38.14 | −$63.14 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $40.25 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% | $423 | +$333 |
| 50% | $747 | +$657 |
| 75% | $1,071 | +$980 |
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 | $1,394 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$1,205 | 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 | $1,394 | $189 |
| 9.5 | — | $74.40 |
| 9 | $167 | $39.44 |
| 8.5 | $86.40 | $37.91 |
| 8 | $9.00 | $29.99 |
| 7.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 7 | $26.77 | — |
| 6 | $17.92 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 1 | — | $650 |
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Grading Butterfree — FAQ
Is Butterfree worth grading?
A PSA 10 Butterfree sells for $1,394 against $40.25 raw: a $1,354 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.23) 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 Butterfree worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Butterfree (FireRed & LeafGreen 2/112) sells for about $1,394 versus $40.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Butterfree?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,394, ahead of CGC 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Butterfree 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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