Is Prof. Oak's Research worth grading?
Pokémon · FireRed & LeafGreen · 98/112 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Prof. Oak's Research sells for $73.00 against $1.14 raw: a $71.86 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($172) 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)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $172
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $73.00 | +$46.86 | +$21.86 | −$78.14 |
| PSA 9 | $172 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.45 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$15.64 | −$40.64 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $147 | +$95.80 |
| 50% | $122 | +$71.16 |
| 75% | $97.65 | +$46.51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $164 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $73.00 | −$91.00 | 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 | $73.00 | $74.99 |
| 9 | $172 | — |
| 8 | $10.50 | — |
| 7 | $118 | — |
| 6 | $51.00 | — |
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Grading Prof. Oak's Research — FAQ
Is Prof. Oak's Research worth grading?
A PSA 10 Prof. Oak's Research sells for $73.00 against $1.14 raw: a $71.86 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($172) 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 Prof. Oak's Research worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Prof. Oak's Research (FireRed & LeafGreen 98/112) sells for about $73.00 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Prof. Oak's Research?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $164, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Prof. Oak's Research 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.
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