Is Blaine's Vulpix worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Vulpix sells for $339 against $7.68 raw: a $332 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.03) 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)
- $7.68
- PSA 10
- $339
- PSA 9
- $45.03
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $339 | +$307 | +$282 | +$182 |
| PSA 9 | $45.03 | +$12.35 | −$12.65 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $25.29 | −$7.39 | −$32.39 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $7.68 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% | $119 | +$60.94 |
| 50% | $192 | +$135 |
| 75% | $266 | +$208 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $339 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.05 | −$307 | 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 | $161 | $32.05 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.53 | — |
| 9 | $25.25 | $20.00 | $13.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.99 | — |
| 8 | $25.22 | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.50 | $7.02 | — |
| 6 | $31.95 | — | — |
| 5 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Blaine's Vulpix — FAQ
Is Blaine's Vulpix worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Vulpix sells for $339 against $7.68 raw: a $332 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.03) 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 Vulpix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Vulpix (Gym Heroes 65/132) sells for about $339 versus $7.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Vulpix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $339, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's 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 Blaine's Vulpix break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Vulpix breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.03).
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