Is Phanpy worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Phanpy brings $39.28 versus $3.71 raw — a $35.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.71
- PSA 10
- $39.28
- PSA 9
- $19.96
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $39.28 | +$10.57 | −$14.43 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $19.96 | −$8.75 | −$33.75 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$23.71 | −$48.71 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $3.71 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% | $24.79 | −$28.92 |
| 50% | $29.62 | −$24.09 |
| 75% | $34.45 | −$19.26 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $39.28 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.06 | −$2.22 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $12.05 | $17.38 | $81.84 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $19.01 | $10.55 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $1.99 | — |
| 8 | $39.81 | — | — |
| 7 | $14.55 | — | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — | — |
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Is Phanpy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phanpy brings $39.28 versus $3.71 raw — a $35.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Phanpy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phanpy (Neo Destiny 76/105) sells for about $39.28 versus $3.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phanpy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.28, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phanpy 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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