Is Voltorb worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $65.45 against $3.19 raw: a $62.26 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.23) 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)
- $3.19
- PSA 10
- $65.45
- PSA 9
- $24.23
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 28, 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 | $65.45 | +$37.26 | +$12.26 | −$87.74 |
| PSA 9 | $24.23 | −$3.96 | −$28.96 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $14.96 | −$13.23 | −$38.23 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.19 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% | $34.53 | −$18.66 |
| 50% | $44.84 | −$8.35 |
| 75% | $55.15 | +$1.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 70%. 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 | $2,296 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$2,156 | 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.
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Grading Voltorb — FAQ
Is Voltorb worth grading?
A PSA 10 Voltorb sells for $65.45 against $3.19 raw: a $62.26 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.23) 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 (Team Rocket Returns 80/109) sells for about $65.45 versus $3.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Voltorb?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,296, ahead of CGC 10 at $140. 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 70% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.23).
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