Is Chikorita worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.0× premium in BGS 9.5
A BGS 9.5 Chikorita sells for $108 against $13.41 raw: a $94.09 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.41
- BGS 9.5
- $108
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 — BGS 9.5 | $108 | +$69.09 | +$44.09 | −$55.91 |
Net = sale price − $13.41 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 →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | best | 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 Chikorita — FAQ
Is Chikorita worth grading?
A BGS 9.5 Chikorita sells for $108 against $13.41 raw: a $94.09 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Chikorita need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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