Is Typhlosion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $5,687 against $700 raw: a $4,987 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($859) 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)
- $700
- PSA 10
- $5,687
- PSA 9
- $859
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 | $5,687 | +$4,962 | +$4,937 | +$4,837 |
| PSA 9 | $859 | +$134 | +$109 | +$9.24 |
| PSA 8 | $439 | −$286 | −$311 | −$411 |
Net = sale price − $700 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% | $2,066 | +$1,316 |
| 50% | $3,273 | +$2,523 |
| 75% | $4,480 | +$3,730 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $6,204 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $5,687 | −$518 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,137 | −$5,067 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,462 | $336 | — | — | $6,204 |
| 9.5 | — | $335 | $1,327 | — | — |
| 9 | $301 | $186 | $213 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $178 | $140 | $61.25 | $85.54 | — |
| 8 | $219 | $105 | $86.00 | $155 | $147 |
| 7.5 | — | $65.85 | $120 | — | — |
| 7 | $134 | $89.73 | — | $79.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $186 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $119 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $73.30 | — | — | $36.00 | $95.00 |
| 4.5 | — | $41.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $56.52 | — | — | $250 | $100 |
| 3 | $49.39 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 | $125 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $160 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $64.81 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Typhlosion — FAQ
Is Typhlosion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $5,687 against $700 raw: a $4,987 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($859) 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 Typhlosion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion (Neo Genesis 18/111) sells for about $5,687 versus $700 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Typhlosion?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $6,204, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,687. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Typhlosion 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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