Is Bayleef worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Genesis · 29/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bayleef sells for $317 against $5.38 raw: a $311 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.87) 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)
- $5.38
- PSA 10
- $317
- PSA 9
- $61.87
- Gem premium
- 59×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $317 | +$286 | +$261 | +$161 |
| PSA 9 | $61.87 | +$31.49 | +$6.49 | −$93.51 |
| PSA 8 | $10.84 | −$19.54 | −$44.54 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.38 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% | $126 | +$70.17 |
| 50% | $189 | +$134 |
| 75% | $253 | +$198 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $34.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.81 | −$15.19 | 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 Bayleef — FAQ
Is Bayleef worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bayleef sells for $317 against $5.38 raw: a $311 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.87) 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 29/111) sells for about $317 versus $5.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bayleef?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.81. 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.
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