Is Erika's Bulbasaur worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 39/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Bulbasaur sells for $652 against $41.25 raw: a $611 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.02) 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)
- $41.25
- PSA 10
- $652
- PSA 9
- $93.02
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $652 | +$586 | +$561 | +$461 |
| PSA 9 | $93.02 | +$26.77 | +$1.77 | −$98.23 |
| PSA 8 | $42.02 | −$24.23 | −$49.23 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $41.25 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% | $233 | +$142 |
| 50% | $373 | +$281 |
| 75% | $512 | +$421 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $652 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$524 | 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 Bulbasaur — FAQ
Is Erika's Bulbasaur worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Bulbasaur sells for $652 against $41.25 raw: a $611 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.02) 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 Bulbasaur worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Bulbasaur (Gym Challenge 39/132) sells for about $652 versus $41.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Bulbasaur?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $652, ahead of CGC 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Bulbasaur 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.
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