Is Victreebel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victreebel sells for $576 against $4.16 raw: a $572 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.38) 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)
- $4.16
- PSA 10
- $576
- PSA 9
- $40.38
- Gem premium
- 139×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $576 | +$547 | +$522 | +$422 |
| PSA 9 | $40.38 | +$11.22 | −$13.78 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $20.22 | −$8.94 | −$33.94 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.16 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% | $174 | +$120 |
| 50% | $308 | +$254 |
| 75% | $442 | +$388 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $576 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.49 | −$553 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $350 | $23.49 | — |
| 9 | $19.50 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | $20.22 | $19.06 | — |
| 7 | $15.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $40.87 | — | — |
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Grading Victreebel — FAQ
Is Victreebel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victreebel sells for $576 against $4.16 raw: a $572 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.38) 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 Victreebel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victreebel (HS—Triumphant 12/102) sells for about $576 versus $4.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 139× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victreebel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $576, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victreebel 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 Victreebel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victreebel breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.38).
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