Is Charmeleon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmeleon sells for $1,217 against $2.02 raw: a $1,215 spread, 603× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.22) 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)
- $2.02
- PSA 10
- $1,217
- PSA 9
- $42.22
- Gem premium
- 603×
- 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 | $1,217 | +$1,190 | +$1,165 | +$1,065 |
| PSA 9 | $42.22 | +$15.20 | −$9.80 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $50.47 | +$23.45 | −$1.55 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $2.02 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% | $336 | +$284 |
| 50% | $630 | +$578 |
| 75% | $924 | +$872 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,217 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $418 | −$799 | 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 | $1,217 | $418 | — |
| 9 | $274 | $81.69 | $96.81 |
| 8.5 | — | $58.97 | — |
| 8 | $191 | — | — |
| 7 | $23.93 | — | — |
| 6 | $23.96 | — | — |
| 5 | $28.50 | — | — |
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Grading Charmeleon — FAQ
Is Charmeleon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon sells for $1,217 against $2.02 raw: a $1,215 spread, 603× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.22) 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 Charmeleon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon (FireRed & LeafGreen 31/112) sells for about $1,217 versus $2.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 603× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmeleon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,217, ahead of CGC 10 at $418. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmeleon 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 Charmeleon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charmeleon breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.22).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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