Is Premium Power Pro worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 174/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Premium Power Pro brings $29.18 versus $1.72 raw — a $27.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.72
- PSA 10
- $29.18
- PSA 9
- $7.08
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $29.18 | +$2.46 | −$22.54 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $7.08 | −$19.64 | −$44.64 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.53 | −$19.19 | −$44.19 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.72 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% | $12.61 | −$39.12 |
| 50% | $18.13 | −$33.59 |
| 75% | $23.65 | −$28.07 |
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 | $29.18 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.52 | −$21.66 | 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 | $29.18 | $7.52 |
| 9 | $7.08 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 8 | $7.53 | — |
| 6 | $5.51 | — |
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Grading Premium Power Pro — FAQ
Is Premium Power Pro worth grading?
A PSA 10 Premium Power Pro brings $29.18 versus $1.72 raw — a $27.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Premium Power Pro worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Premium Power Pro (Mega Evolution 174/132) sells for about $29.18 versus $1.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Premium Power Pro?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.18, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Premium Power Pro 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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