Is Vulpix worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vulpix sells for $122 against $1.52 raw: a $121 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 81×
- 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 | $122 | +$95.97 | +$70.97 | −$29.03 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$13.47 | −$11.53 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $77.06 | +$50.54 | +$25.54 | −$74.46 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $60.61 | +$9.09 |
| 50% | $81.24 | +$29.72 |
| 75% | $102 | +$50.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $1,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$875 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,000 | $125 | — |
| 9 | $146 | $34.51 | $27.69 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.00 | — |
| 8 | $77.06 | $22.86 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 7 | $15.96 | — | — |
| 5 | $28.99 | — | — |
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Grading Vulpix — FAQ
Is Vulpix worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vulpix sells for $122 against $1.52 raw: a $121 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Vulpix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vulpix (Emerald 72/106) sells for about $122 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 81× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vulpix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vulpix 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 Vulpix break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vulpix breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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