Is Venonat worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Venonat sells for $60.81 against $0.60 raw: a $60.21 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.45) 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)
- $0.60
- PSA 10
- $60.81
- PSA 9
- $94.45
- Gem premium
- 101×
- 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 | $60.81 | +$35.21 | +$10.21 | −$89.79 |
| PSA 9 | $94.45 | +$68.85 | +$43.85 | −$56.15 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$7.60 | −$32.60 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.60 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% | $86.04 | +$35.44 |
| 50% | $77.63 | +$27.03 |
| 75% | $69.22 | +$18.62 |
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 | $699 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$682 | 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 | $699 | $17.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $75.00 |
| 9 | $94.45 | $19.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.99 |
| 8 | $18.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Venonat — FAQ
Is Venonat worth grading?
A PSA 10 Venonat sells for $60.81 against $0.60 raw: a $60.21 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($94.45) 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 Venonat worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Venonat (FireRed & LeafGreen 84/112) sells for about $60.81 versus $0.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 101× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Venonat?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $699, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Venonat 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?
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