Is Venonat worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Venonat sells for $132 against $2.70 raw: a $129 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.15) 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)
- $2.70
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $44.15
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $132 | +$104 | +$79.33 | −$20.67 |
| PSA 9 | $44.15 | +$16.45 | −$8.55 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $30.74 | +$3.04 | −$21.96 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $2.70 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% | $66.12 | +$13.42 |
| 50% | $88.09 | +$35.39 |
| 75% | $110 | +$57.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $132 | −$66.97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $102 | $10.64 |
| 9.5 | — | $42.49 |
| 9 | $16.52 | $18.38 |
| 8.5 | $13.00 | $13.95 |
| 8 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Venonat — FAQ
Is Venonat worth grading?
A PSA 10 Venonat sells for $132 against $2.70 raw: a $129 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.15) 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 Venonat worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Venonat (Neo Destiny 90/105) sells for about $132 versus $2.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Venonat?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $132. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Venonat need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Venonat break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Venonat breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.15).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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