Is Buddy-Buddy Poffin worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 167/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin brings $32.80 versus $5.76 raw — a $27.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.76
- PSA 10
- $32.80
- PSA 9
- $14.97
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $32.80 | +$2.04 | −$22.96 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.97 | −$15.79 | −$40.79 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $7.62 | −$23.14 | −$48.14 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $5.76 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% | $19.43 | −$36.33 |
| 50% | $23.88 | −$31.88 |
| 75% | $28.34 | −$27.42 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $32.80 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.50 | −$27.30 | 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 | $32.80 | $5.50 |
| 9 | $14.97 | — |
| 8 | $7.62 | — |
| 6 | $9.00 | — |
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Grading Buddy-Buddy Poffin — FAQ
Is Buddy-Buddy Poffin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin brings $32.80 versus $5.76 raw — a $27.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin (Mega Evolution 167/132) sells for about $32.80 versus $5.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buddy-Buddy Poffin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.80, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buddy-Buddy Poffin 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.
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