Is Voltorb worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 246× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $143 against $0.58 raw: a $142 spread, 246× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.58
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $21.97
- Gem premium
- 246×
- 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 | $143 | +$117 | +$91.98 | −$8.02 |
| PSA 9 | $21.97 | −$3.61 | −$28.61 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $19.92 | −$5.66 | −$30.66 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.58 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% | $52.12 | +$1.54 |
| 50% | $82.27 | +$31.69 |
| 75% | $112 | +$61.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $1,391 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.99 | −$1,331 | 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 | $1,391 | $59.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $58.88 |
| 9 | $63.09 | $16.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | $19.92 | — |
| 7 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Voltorb — FAQ
Is Voltorb worth grading?
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $143 against $0.58 raw: a $142 spread, 246× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Voltorb worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Voltorb (FireRed & LeafGreen 85/112) sells for about $143 versus $0.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 246× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Voltorb?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,391, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Voltorb 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 Voltorb break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Voltorb breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.97).
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