Is Voltorb worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $66.14 against $3.33 raw: a $62.81 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.82) 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)
- $3.33
- PSA 10
- $66.14
- PSA 9
- $29.82
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $66.14 | +$37.81 | +$12.81 | −$87.19 |
| PSA 9 | $29.82 | +$1.49 | −$23.51 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $15.49 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.33 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% | $38.90 | −$14.43 |
| 50% | $47.98 | −$5.35 |
| 75% | $57.06 | +$3.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $2,488 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $141 | −$2,347 | 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 | $2,488 | $141 |
| 9.5 | — | $110 |
| 9 | $98.98 | $49.51 |
| 8.5 | — | $44.86 |
| 8 | $22.70 | $32.00 |
| 7 | $9.37 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $18.00 |
| 6 | $29.91 | — |
| 5 | $29.99 | — |
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Grading Voltorb — FAQ
Is Voltorb worth grading?
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $66.14 against $3.33 raw: a $62.81 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.82) 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 Voltorb worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Voltorb (Team Rocket Returns 80/109) sells for about $66.14 versus $3.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Voltorb?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,488, ahead of CGC 10 at $141. 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 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.82).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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