Is Treecko worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Treecko sells for $1,511 against $72.05 raw: a $1,439 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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)
- $72.05
- PSA 10
- $1,511
- PSA 9
- $119
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $1,511 | +$1,414 | +$1,389 | +$1,289 |
| PSA 9 | $119 | +$21.96 | −$3.04 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $123 | +$25.79 | +$0.79 | −$99.21 |
Net = sale price − $72.05 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% | $467 | +$345 |
| 50% | $815 | +$693 |
| 75% | $1,163 | +$1,041 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $1,511 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $141 | −$1,370 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,511 | $141 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $47.51 | — |
| 9 | $119 | $62.43 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $15.72 | — |
| 8 | $123 | — | $45.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 7 | $48.11 | $30.00 | — |
| 6 | $28.94 | — | — |
| 5 | $29.99 | — | — |
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Grading Treecko — FAQ
Is Treecko worth grading?
A PSA 10 Treecko sells for $1,511 against $72.05 raw: a $1,439 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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 003) sells for about $1,511 versus $72.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Treecko?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,511, ahead of CGC 10 at $141. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Treecko break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Treecko breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $119).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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