Is Erika's Bellsprout worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 38/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Bellsprout sells for $68.39 against $4.78 raw: a $63.61 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.54) 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)
- $4.78
- PSA 10
- $68.39
- PSA 9
- $44.54
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $68.39 | +$38.61 | +$13.61 | −$86.39 |
| PSA 9 | $44.54 | +$14.76 | −$10.24 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $26.17 | −$3.61 | −$28.61 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $4.78 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% | $50.50 | −$4.28 |
| 50% | $56.47 | +$1.69 |
| 75% | $62.43 | +$7.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $68.39 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.80 | −$47.59 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.00 | $10.17 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $24.97 | $1.25 | $47.18 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.54 | — |
| 8 | $26.17 | $12.99 | — |
| 7 | — | $2.00 | — |
| 6 | $4.00 | — | — |
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Grading Erika's Bellsprout — FAQ
Is Erika's Bellsprout worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Bellsprout sells for $68.39 against $4.78 raw: a $63.61 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.54) 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 Bellsprout worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Bellsprout (Gym Challenge 38/132) sells for about $68.39 versus $4.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Bellsprout?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $68.39, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Bellsprout 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 Bellsprout break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Erika's Bellsprout breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.54).
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