Is Numel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Numel sells for $117 against $0.68 raw: a $116 spread, 172× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.41) 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)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $29.41
- Gem premium
- 172×
- 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 | $117 | +$91.47 | +$66.47 | −$33.53 |
| PSA 9 | $29.41 | +$3.73 | −$21.27 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $74.77 | +$49.09 | +$24.09 | −$75.91 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $51.34 | +$0.66 |
| 50% | $73.28 | +$22.60 |
| 75% | $95.22 | +$44.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $457 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $210 | −$247 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $457 | $210 | — |
| 9 | $50.00 | $7.30 | $11.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $56.00 | — |
| 8 | $74.77 | — | — |
| 7 | $18.23 | — | — |
| 6 | — | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Numel — FAQ
Is Numel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Numel sells for $117 against $0.68 raw: a $116 spread, 172× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.41) 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 Numel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Numel (Emerald 58/106) sells for about $117 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 172× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Numel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $457, ahead of CGC 10 at $210. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Numel 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 Numel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Numel breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.41).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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