Is Typhlosion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $6,100 against $10.61 raw: a $6,089 spread, 575× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.49) 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)
- $10.61
- PSA 10
- $6,100
- PSA 9
- $59.49
- Gem premium
- 575×
- 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 | $6,100 | +$6,064 | +$6,039 | +$5,939 |
| PSA 9 | $59.49 | +$23.88 | −$1.12 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $29.71 | −$5.90 | −$30.90 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $10.61 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% | $1,570 | +$1,509 |
| 50% | $3,080 | +$3,019 |
| 75% | $4,590 | +$4,529 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $6,100 | best | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,100 | — | — |
| 9 | $49.64 | $47.48 | $59.00 |
| 8 | $29.71 | — | — |
| 7 | $32.74 | — | — |
| 6 | $22.89 | — | — |
| 5 | $30.00 | — | — |
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Grading Typhlosion — FAQ
Is Typhlosion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $6,100 against $10.61 raw: a $6,089 spread, 575× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.49) 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 Typhlosion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion (HeartGold & SoulSilver 32/123) sells for about $6,100 versus $10.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 575× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Typhlosion breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.49).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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