Is Tangela worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tangela brings $44.00 versus $17.40 raw — a $26.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.40
- PSA 10
- $44.00
- PSA 9
- $33.42
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $44.00 | +$1.60 | −$23.40 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $33.42 | −$8.98 | −$33.98 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $26.45 | −$15.95 | −$40.95 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $17.40 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% | $36.06 | −$31.34 |
| 50% | $38.71 | −$28.69 |
| 75% | $41.36 | −$26.04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $405 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.99 | −$315 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $405 | $89.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $4.99 |
| 9 | $119 | $26.03 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $16.50 | — |
| 8 | $68.58 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — | — |
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Grading Tangela — FAQ
Is Tangela worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tangela brings $44.00 versus $17.40 raw — a $26.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tangela worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tangela (FireRed & LeafGreen 30/112) sells for about $44.00 versus $17.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tangela?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $405, ahead of CGC 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tangela 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.
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