Is Larvitar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Larvitar sells for $317 against $9.48 raw: a $308 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.94) 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)
- $9.48
- PSA 10
- $317
- PSA 9
- $42.94
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $317 | +$283 | +$258 | +$158 |
| PSA 9 | $42.94 | +$8.46 | −$16.54 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $23.57 | −$10.91 | −$35.91 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $9.48 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% | $111 | +$52.01 |
| 50% | $180 | +$121 |
| 75% | $249 | +$189 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $317 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.97 | −$257 | 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 | $39.78 | $30.00 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $9.99 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $10.48 | $13.00 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.02 | — | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | $1.00 | — | — | $8.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.08 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $11.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Larvitar — FAQ
Is Larvitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larvitar sells for $317 against $9.48 raw: a $308 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.94) 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 Larvitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larvitar (Neo Destiny 70/105) sells for about $317 versus $9.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larvitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $317, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larvitar 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 Larvitar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Larvitar breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.94).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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