Is Talonflame worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Talonflame sells for $53.40 against $1.93 raw: a $51.47 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.64) 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)
- $1.93
- PSA 10
- $53.40
- PSA 9
- $19.64
- Gem premium
- 28×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $53.40 | +$26.47 | +$1.47 | −$98.53 |
| PSA 9 | $19.64 | −$7.29 | −$32.29 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.93 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% | $28.08 | −$23.85 |
| 50% | $36.52 | −$15.41 |
| 75% | $44.96 | −$6.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.40 | −$8.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $52.89 | −$9.11 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $32.67 | −$29.33 | 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 Talonflame — FAQ
Is Talonflame worth grading?
A PSA 10 Talonflame sells for $53.40 against $1.93 raw: a $51.47 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.64) 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 Talonflame worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Talonflame (Perfect Order 091/088) sells for about $53.40 versus $1.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Talonflame?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Talonflame need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Talonflame break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Talonflame breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.64).
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