Is Dark Typhlosion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Typhlosion sells for $1,527 against $168 raw: a $1,359 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($865) 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)
- $168
- PSA 10
- $1,527
- PSA 9
- $865
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $1,527 | +$1,334 | +$1,309 | +$1,209 |
| PSA 9 | $865 | +$672 | +$647 | +$547 |
| PSA 8 | $548 | +$355 | +$330 | +$230 |
Net = sale price − $168 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% | $1,030 | +$812 |
| 50% | $1,196 | +$978 |
| 75% | $1,361 | +$1,143 |
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 | $5,166 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $724 | −$4,442 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,166 | $575 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $120 | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | $349 | $181 | $317 | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $92.77 | $95.09 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $193 | $76.70 | $104 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $62.90 | — | — | $140 | — |
| 7 | $90.66 | $54.65 | $73.00 | $48.14 | $89.58 | $125 |
| 6.5 | — | $62.38 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $56.58 | $45.55 | — | $21.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $53.28 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $50.85 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $19.20 | $15.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $53.59 | $17.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $41.81 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $25.89 | $29.99 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $16.55 | $16.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $49.39 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dark Typhlosion — FAQ
Is Dark Typhlosion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Typhlosion sells for $1,527 against $168 raw: a $1,359 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($865) 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 Dark Typhlosion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Typhlosion (Neo Destiny 10/105) sells for about $1,527 versus $168 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Typhlosion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,166, ahead of CGC 10 at $724. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Typhlosion 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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