Is Cubone worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cubone sells for $292 against $14.15 raw: a $278 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.76) 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)
- $14.15
- PSA 10
- $292
- PSA 9
- $50.76
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $292 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $50.76 | +$11.61 | −$13.39 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $405 | +$366 | +$341 | +$241 |
Net = sale price − $14.15 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% | $111 | +$46.98 |
| 50% | $172 | +$107 |
| 75% | $232 | +$168 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $2,369 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $309 | −$2,060 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,369 | $309 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $350 | — |
| 9 | $886 | $175 | $356 |
| 8.5 | — | $43.00 | — |
| 8 | $405 | $17.46 | $21.50 |
| 7.5 | — | $21.95 | — |
| 7 | $65.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $68.00 | — | — |
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Grading Cubone — FAQ
Is Cubone worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cubone sells for $292 against $14.15 raw: a $278 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.76) 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 Cubone worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cubone (FireRed & LeafGreen 60/112) sells for about $292 versus $14.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cubone?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,369, ahead of CGC 10 at $309. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cubone 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 Cubone break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cubone breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.76).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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