Is Caterpie worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caterpie sells for $156 against $1.26 raw: a $155 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($970) 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)
- $1.26
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $970
- Gem premium
- 124×
- 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 | $156 | +$130 | +$105 | +$4.53 |
| PSA 9 | $970 | +$943 | +$918 | +$818 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$8.73 | −$16.27 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.26 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% | $766 | +$715 |
| 50% | $563 | +$511 |
| 75% | $359 | +$308 |
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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.40 | −$79.39 | 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 | $156 | $76.40 |
| 9.5 | — | $40.96 |
| 9 | $122 | $29.87 |
| 8 | $75.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 7 | $40.50 | — |
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Grading Caterpie — FAQ
Is Caterpie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caterpie sells for $156 against $1.26 raw: a $155 spread, 124× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($970) 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 Caterpie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caterpie (FireRed & LeafGreen 56/112) sells for about $156 versus $1.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 124× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caterpie?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $156, ahead of CGC 10 at $76.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caterpie 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?
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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