Is Erika's Victreebel worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Erika's Victreebel brings $69.21 versus $24.54 raw — a $44.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.54
- PSA 10
- $69.21
- PSA 9
- $44.70
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $69.21 | +$19.67 | −$5.33 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $44.70 | −$4.84 | −$29.84 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $36.54 | −$13.00 | −$38.00 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $24.54 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% | $50.83 | −$23.71 |
| 50% | $56.95 | −$17.59 |
| 75% | $63.08 | −$11.46 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $73.19 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.73 | −$28.46 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $73.19 | $24.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $21.00 |
| 9 | $16.71 | $32.78 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | $7.00 |
| 8 | $21.99 | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $31.95 | — | — |
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Grading Erika's Victreebel — FAQ
Is Erika's Victreebel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Victreebel brings $69.21 versus $24.54 raw — a $44.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Erika's Victreebel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Victreebel (Gym Heroes 26/132) sells for about $69.21 versus $24.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Victreebel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $73.19, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Victreebel 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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