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Vileplume (Phantasmal Flames 003/094) — is it worth grading?

Is Vileplume worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 645× premium in PSA 10

A PSA 10 Vileplume sells for $110 against $0.17 raw: a $109 spread, 645× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM)
$0.17
PSA 10
$110
Gem premium
645×
As of
Aug 10, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Vileplume: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — PSA 10$110+$84.49+$59.49−$40.51
PSA 8$12.93−$12.24−$37.24−$137

Net = sale price − $0.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes

All centering standards
Vileplume: top-grade value by grading company with centering tolerance
Grader10 sells forvs bestFront centering for a 10Back
PSA 10$110best55/4575/25
CGC 10$24.99−$84.6755/4575/25

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.

Vileplume graded prices by company and grade
GradePSACGC
10$65.00$24.99
8$12.93
7$26.50

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Grading Vileplume — FAQ

Is Vileplume worth grading?

A PSA 10 Vileplume sells for $110 against $0.17 raw: a $109 spread, 645× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

How much is a PSA 10 Vileplume worth compared with raw?

A PSA 10 Vileplume (Phantasmal Flames 003/094) sells for about $110 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 645× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.

Which grading company is best for Vileplume?

By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $110, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.

What centering does Vileplume 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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