Is Cyndaquil worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cyndaquil sells for $354 against $17.04 raw: a $337 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.65) 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)
- $17.04
- PSA 10
- $354
- PSA 9
- $69.65
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $354 | +$312 | +$287 | +$187 |
| PSA 9 | $69.65 | +$27.61 | +$2.61 | −$97.39 |
| PSA 8 | $29.05 | −$12.99 | −$37.99 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $17.04 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% | $141 | +$73.62 |
| 50% | $212 | +$145 |
| 75% | $283 | +$216 |
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 | $354 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $115 | −$239 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $78.13 | $58.99 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.50 | $100 | — |
| 9 | $13.59 | $18.88 | $125 | $35.04 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $9.02 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $26.02 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $7.52 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $8.03 | — | — | — |
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Grading Cyndaquil — FAQ
Is Cyndaquil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cyndaquil sells for $354 against $17.04 raw: a $337 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.65) 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 Cyndaquil worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cyndaquil (Neo Genesis 57/111) sells for about $354 versus $17.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cyndaquil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $354, ahead of CGC 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cyndaquil 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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