Is Larvitar worth grading?
Pokémon · Emerald · 52/106 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Larvitar sells for $192 against $1.11 raw: a $191 spread, 173× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.42) 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)
- $1.11
- PSA 10
- $192
- PSA 9
- $67.42
- Gem premium
- 173×
- 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 | $192 | +$166 | +$141 | +$40.59 |
| PSA 9 | $67.42 | +$41.31 | +$16.31 | −$83.69 |
| PSA 8 | $63.39 | +$37.28 | +$12.28 | −$87.72 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $98.49 | +$47.38 |
| 50% | $130 | +$78.45 |
| 75% | $161 | +$110 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,711 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$1,590 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $29.99 | −$1,681 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,711 | $121 | $29.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $14.00 | — |
| 9 | $67.42 | $44.03 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | — |
| 8 | $63.39 | $11.00 | — |
| 6 | $28.99 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
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Grading Larvitar — FAQ
Is Larvitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larvitar sells for $192 against $1.11 raw: a $191 spread, 173× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.42) 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 Larvitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larvitar (Emerald 52/106) sells for about $192 versus $1.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 173× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larvitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,711, ahead of CGC 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larvitar 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.
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