Is Erika's Tangela worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Tangela sells for $92.32 against $3.93 raw: a $88.39 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.17) 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)
- $3.93
- PSA 10
- $92.32
- PSA 9
- $29.17
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $92.32 | +$63.39 | +$38.39 | −$61.61 |
| PSA 9 | $29.17 | +$0.24 | −$24.76 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $17.46 | −$11.47 | −$36.47 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $3.93 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% | $44.96 | −$8.97 |
| 50% | $60.74 | +$6.81 |
| 75% | $76.53 | +$22.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.78 | −$64.84 | 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 | $110 | $44.78 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $39.87 | — |
| 9 | $21.61 | $9.03 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $13.12 | — |
| 8 | $50.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $20.00 |
| 7 | $32.13 | $10.50 | — |
| 6 | $8.86 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $6.90 | — |
| 5 | $13.50 | — | — |
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Grading Erika's Tangela — FAQ
Is Erika's Tangela worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Tangela sells for $92.32 against $3.93 raw: a $88.39 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.17) 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 Erika's Tangela worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Tangela (Gym Heroes 79/132) sells for about $92.32 versus $3.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Tangela?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $110, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Tangela 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 Erika's Tangela break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Erika's Tangela breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.17).
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