Is Blaine's Vulpix worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Vulpix sells for $240 against $5.79 raw: a $234 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.87) 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)
- $5.79
- PSA 10
- $240
- PSA 9
- $46.87
- Gem premium
- 41×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $240 | +$209 | +$184 | +$84.06 |
| PSA 9 | $46.87 | +$16.08 | −$8.92 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $18.31 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $5.79 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% | $95.11 | +$39.32 |
| 50% | $143 | +$87.57 |
| 75% | $192 | +$136 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $240 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.69 | −$165 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.04 | $19.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.50 |
| 9 | $21.02 | $11.74 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 8 | $29.31 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 7 | $23.74 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $14.99 |
| 6 | $5.00 | — |
| 5 | $23.00 | — |
| 4 | $30.00 | — |
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Grading Blaine's Vulpix — FAQ
Is Blaine's Vulpix worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Vulpix sells for $240 against $5.79 raw: a $234 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.87) 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 Blaine's Vulpix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Vulpix (Gym Challenge 66/132) sells for about $240 versus $5.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Vulpix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $240, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Vulpix 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 Blaine's Vulpix break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Vulpix breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.87).
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