Is Bayleef worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bayleef sells for $215 against $12.83 raw: a $202 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.52) 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)
- $12.83
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $56.52
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $215 | +$177 | +$152 | +$52.23 |
| PSA 9 | $56.52 | +$18.69 | −$6.31 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $32.98 | −$4.85 | −$29.85 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $12.83 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% | $96.16 | +$33.33 |
| 50% | $136 | +$72.96 |
| 75% | $175 | +$113 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $42.00 | −$173 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$191 | 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 | $126 | $15.50 | $42.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $25.00 | — |
| 9 | $35.14 | $25.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.40 | — |
| 8 | $17.45 | $6.14 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $48.81 | — | — |
| 6 | — | $5.50 | — |
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Grading Bayleef — FAQ
Is Bayleef worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bayleef sells for $215 against $12.83 raw: a $202 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.52) 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 Bayleef worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bayleef (Neo Genesis 28/111) sells for about $215 versus $12.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bayleef?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $215, ahead of TAG 10 at $42.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bayleef 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 Bayleef break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bayleef breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.52).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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