Is Flygon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flygon sells for $202 against $8.53 raw: a $194 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.56) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.53
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $35.56
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $202 | +$169 | +$144 | +$43.56 |
| PSA 9 | $35.56 | +$2.03 | −$22.97 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $11.35 | −$22.18 | −$47.18 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $8.53 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% | $77.19 | +$18.66 |
| 50% | $119 | +$60.30 |
| 75% | $160 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $217 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $200 | −$17.37 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $81.00 | −$136 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $217 | $81.00 | $200 |
| 9 | $49.38 | $56.00 | — |
| 8 | $50.93 | — | $19.99 |
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Grading Flygon — FAQ
Is Flygon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flygon sells for $202 against $8.53 raw: a $194 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.56) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Flygon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flygon (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 016) sells for about $202 versus $8.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flygon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $217, ahead of TAG 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flygon 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 Flygon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Flygon breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.56).
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