Is Blaine's Ponyta worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Ponyta sells for $238 against $4.68 raw: a $234 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.59) 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)
- $4.68
- PSA 10
- $238
- PSA 9
- $34.59
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $238 | +$209 | +$184 | +$83.79 |
| PSA 9 | $34.59 | +$4.91 | −$20.09 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $6.28 | −$23.40 | −$48.40 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $4.68 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% | $85.56 | +$30.88 |
| 50% | $137 | +$81.85 |
| 75% | $188 | +$133 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $238 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.21 | −$190 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.99 | $48.21 |
| 9.5 | — | $24.00 |
| 9 | $22.92 | $11.58 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.95 |
| 8 | $19.62 | $7.50 |
| 7 | $10.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 6 | $10.75 | — |
| 5 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Blaine's Ponyta — FAQ
Is Blaine's Ponyta worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Ponyta sells for $238 against $4.68 raw: a $234 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.59) 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 Blaine's Ponyta worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Ponyta (Gym Heroes 63/132) sells for about $238 versus $4.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Ponyta?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $238, ahead of CGC 10 at $48.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Ponyta 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 Blaine's Ponyta break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Ponyta breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.59).
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