Is Erika's Tangela worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Heroes · 79/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Tangela sells for $90.49 against $4.73 raw: a $85.76 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.81) 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)
- $4.73
- PSA 10
- $90.49
- PSA 9
- $30.81
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $90.49 | +$60.76 | +$35.76 | −$64.24 |
| PSA 9 | $30.81 | +$1.08 | −$23.92 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $21.53 | −$8.20 | −$33.20 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $4.73 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% | $45.73 | −$9.00 |
| 50% | $60.65 | +$5.92 |
| 75% | $75.57 | +$20.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $90.49 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.33 | −$46.16 | 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.
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Grading Erika's Tangela — FAQ
Is Erika's Tangela worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Tangela sells for $90.49 against $4.73 raw: a $85.76 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.81) 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 $90.49 versus $4.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Tangela?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $90.49, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.33. 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 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.81).
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