Is Erika's Venusaur worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 4/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Venusaur sells for $11,390 against $650 raw: a $10,740 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,145) 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)
- $650
- PSA 10
- $11,390
- PSA 9
- $1,145
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $11,390 | +$10,715 | +$10,690 | +$10,590 |
| PSA 9 | $1,145 | +$470 | +$445 | +$345 |
| PSA 8 | $592 | −$82.60 | −$108 | −$208 |
Net = sale price − $650 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% | $3,706 | +$3,006 |
| 50% | $6,268 | +$5,568 |
| 75% | $8,829 | +$8,129 |
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 | $2,897 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $849 | −$2,047 | 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 Venusaur — FAQ
Is Erika's Venusaur worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Venusaur sells for $11,390 against $650 raw: a $10,740 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,145) 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 Venusaur worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Venusaur (Gym Challenge 4/132) sells for about $11,390 versus $650 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Venusaur?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,897, ahead of CGC 10 at $849. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Venusaur 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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