Is Ambipom worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ambipom sells for $68.57 against $2.14 raw: a $66.43 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.46) 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)
- $2.14
- PSA 10
- $68.57
- PSA 9
- $16.46
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Aug 20, 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 | $68.57 | +$41.43 | +$16.43 | −$83.57 |
| PSA 9 | $16.46 | −$10.68 | −$35.68 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.16 | −$14.98 | −$39.98 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.14 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% | $29.49 | −$22.65 |
| 50% | $42.52 | −$9.63 |
| 75% | $55.54 | +$3.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $68.57 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $59.30 | −$9.27 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $23.08 | −$45.49 | 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.
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Grading Ambipom — FAQ
Is Ambipom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ambipom sells for $68.57 against $2.14 raw: a $66.43 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.46) 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 Ambipom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ambipom (Phantasmal Flames 107/094) sells for about $68.57 versus $2.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 20, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ambipom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $68.57, ahead of TAG 10 at $59.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ambipom 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 Ambipom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ambipom breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.46).
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