Is Porygon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Porygon sells for $600 against $7.69 raw: a $592 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $7.69
- PSA 10
- $600
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 78×
- 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 | $600 | +$567 | +$542 | +$442 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$12.31 | −$12.69 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $58.01 | +$25.32 | +$0.32 | −$99.68 |
Net = sale price − $7.69 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% | $184 | +$126 |
| 50% | $322 | +$265 |
| 75% | $461 | +$404 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $62.15 | −$63.59 | 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.
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Grading Porygon — FAQ
Is Porygon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Porygon sells for $600 against $7.69 raw: a $592 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 Porygon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Porygon (FireRed & LeafGreen 47/112) sells for about $600 versus $7.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 78× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Porygon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $126, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Porygon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Porygon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Porygon breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.00).
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