Is Typhlosion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Typhlosion sells for $3,979 against $55.06 raw: a $3,924 spread, 72× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,979) 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)
- $55.06
- PSA 9
- $3,979
- PSA 9
- $3,979
- Gem premium
- 72×
- 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 9 | $3,979 | +$3,899 | +$3,874 | +$3,774 |
| PSA 9 | $3,979 | +$3,899 | +$3,874 | +$3,774 |
| PSA 8 | $140 | +$59.67 | +$34.67 | −$65.33 |
Net = sale price − $55.06 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% | $3,979 | +$3,874 |
| 50% | $3,979 | +$3,874 |
| 75% | $3,979 | +$3,874 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | $3,979 | $85.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $213 | $96.00 |
| 8 | $140 | $49.19 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $45.82 | — |
| 7 | $66.38 | $55.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 6 | $103 | $28.00 | — |
| 5 | $27.09 | — | — |
| 4 | $14.50 | — | — |
| 3 | $38.14 | — | — |
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Grading Typhlosion — FAQ
Is Typhlosion worth grading?
A PSA 9 Typhlosion sells for $3,979 against $55.06 raw: a $3,924 spread, 72× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,979) 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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