Is Poké Ball worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 8.5 Poké Ball brings $30.00 versus $1.11 raw — a $28.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.11
- CGC 8.5
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 — CGC 8.5 | $30.00 | +$3.89 | −$21.11 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | best | 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 | CGC |
|---|---|
| 10 | $10.00 |
| 9.5 | $14.50 |
| 9 | $13.00 |
| 8.5 | $30.00 |
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Grading Poké Ball — FAQ
Is Poké Ball worth grading?
A CGC 8.5 Poké Ball brings $30.00 versus $1.11 raw — a $28.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Poké Ball need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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