Is Chikorita worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 630× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chikorita sells for $283 against $0.45 raw: a $283 spread, 630× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.45
- PSA 10
- $283
- PSA 9
- $20.79
- Gem premium
- 630×
- 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 | $283 | +$258 | +$233 | +$133 |
| PSA 9 | $20.79 | −$4.66 | −$29.66 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $6.52 | −$18.93 | −$43.93 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.45 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% | $86.44 | +$35.99 |
| 50% | $152 | +$102 |
| 75% | $218 | +$167 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $283 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.06 | −$248 | 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 | $151 | $35.06 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.50 |
| 9 | $11.18 | $6.14 |
| 8.5 | $18.00 | $12.00 |
| 8 | $8.31 | $4.00 |
| 7 | $16.00 | — |
| 6 | $8.50 | — |
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Grading Chikorita — FAQ
Is Chikorita worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chikorita sells for $283 against $0.45 raw: a $283 spread, 630× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chikorita worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chikorita (McDonald's Collection 2021 2/25) sells for about $283 versus $0.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 630× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chikorita?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $283, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chikorita 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 Chikorita break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chikorita breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.79).
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