Is Cubone worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cubone sells for $241 against $16.36 raw: a $225 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.85) 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)
- $16.36
- PSA 10
- $241
- PSA 9
- $50.85
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $241 | +$200 | +$175 | +$75.03 |
| PSA 9 | $50.85 | +$9.49 | −$15.51 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $59.99 | +$18.63 | −$6.37 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $16.36 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% | $98.48 | +$32.13 |
| 50% | $146 | +$79.76 |
| 75% | $194 | +$127 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $2,069 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $340 | −$1,729 | 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 Cubone — FAQ
Is Cubone worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cubone sells for $241 against $16.36 raw: a $225 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.85) 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 $241 versus $16.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cubone?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,069, ahead of CGC 10 at $340. 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 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.85).
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