Is Charmander worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $38.58 against $2.27 raw: a $36.31 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.07) 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)
- $2.27
- PSA 10
- $38.58
- PSA 9
- $31.07
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $38.58 | +$11.31 | −$13.69 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $31.07 | +$3.80 | −$21.20 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $59.59 | +$32.32 | +$7.32 | −$92.68 |
Net = sale price − $2.27 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% | $32.95 | −$19.32 |
| 50% | $34.83 | −$17.45 |
| 75% | $36.70 | −$15.57 |
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 | $6,647 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $227 | −$6,420 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $34.00 | −$6,613 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$6,626 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,647 | $227 | $21.00 | $34.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $222 | — | — |
| 9 | $131 | $174 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | — | $7.50 |
| 8 | $213 | $56.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $56.40 | — | — |
| 7 | $113 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $72.71 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $65.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $58.87 | — | — | — |
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Grading Charmander — FAQ
Is Charmander worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmander sells for $38.58 against $2.27 raw: a $36.31 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.07) 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 Charmander worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmander (FireRed & LeafGreen 58/112) sells for about $38.58 versus $2.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmander?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,647, ahead of CGC 10 at $227. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmander 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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