Is Budew worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 221/217 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Budew brings $42.38 versus $6.87 raw — a $35.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.87
- PSA 10
- $42.38
- PSA 9
- $12.94
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $42.38 | +$10.51 | −$14.49 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $12.94 | −$18.93 | −$43.93 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $6.87 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% | $20.30 | −$36.57 |
| 50% | $27.66 | −$29.21 |
| 75% | $35.02 | −$21.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $81.60 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $42.38 | −$39.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.11 | −$66.49 | 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 Budew — FAQ
Is Budew worth grading?
A PSA 10 Budew brings $42.38 versus $6.87 raw — a $35.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Budew worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Budew (Ascended Heroes 221/217) sells for about $42.38 versus $6.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Budew?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $81.60, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Budew need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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