Is Treecko worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Treecko sells for $994 against $10.49 raw: a $983 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $10.49
- PSA 10
- $994
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 95×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $994 | +$958 | +$933 | +$833 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$90.13 | +$65.13 | −$34.87 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $10.49 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% | $343 | +$282 |
| 50% | $560 | +$499 |
| 75% | $777 | +$716 |
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 | $994 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $122 | −$872 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $85.00 | $24.00 | — | $338 |
| 9.5 | — | $31.99 | — | — |
| 9 | $100 | $37.12 | $250 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 | $300 | — |
| 8 | $39.99 | $35.31 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $36.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $40.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $22.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $14.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Treecko — FAQ
Is Treecko worth grading?
A PSA 10 Treecko sells for $994 against $10.49 raw: a $983 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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 Treecko worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Treecko (Nintendo Black Star Promos 016) sells for about $994 versus $10.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 95× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Treecko?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $994, ahead of CGC 10 at $122. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Treecko 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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