Is Erika's Clefairy worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 40/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Clefairy sells for $118 against $20.07 raw: a $97.57 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.25) 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)
- $20.07
- PSA 10
- $118
- PSA 9
- $48.25
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $118 | +$72.57 | +$47.57 | −$52.43 |
| PSA 9 | $48.25 | +$3.18 | −$21.82 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $33.11 | −$11.96 | −$36.96 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $20.07 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% | $65.60 | −$4.47 |
| 50% | $82.94 | +$12.87 |
| 75% | $100 | +$30.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $160 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$105 | 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 | $160 | $39.98 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $18.00 | $6.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.00 | — |
| 8 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $23.12 | — | $63.87 |
| 6 | $15.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $13.00 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Erika's Clefairy — FAQ
Is Erika's Clefairy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Clefairy sells for $118 against $20.07 raw: a $97.57 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.25) 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 Clefairy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Clefairy (Gym Challenge 40/132) sells for about $118 versus $20.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Clefairy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $160, ahead of CGC 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Clefairy 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 Clefairy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Erika's Clefairy breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.25).
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