Is Typhlosion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $952 against $44.41 raw: a $908 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($407) 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)
- $44.41
- PSA 10
- $952
- PSA 9
- $407
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Oct 7, 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 | $952 | +$883 | +$858 | +$758 |
| PSA 9 | $407 | +$338 | +$313 | +$213 |
| PSA 8 | $257 | +$187 | +$162 | +$62.12 |
Net = sale price − $44.41 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% | $544 | +$449 |
| 50% | $680 | +$585 |
| 75% | $816 | +$722 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $1,200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $952 | −$248 | 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.
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Grading Typhlosion — FAQ
Is Typhlosion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion sells for $952 against $44.41 raw: a $908 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($407) 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 Typhlosion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Typhlosion (Nintendo Black Star Promos 034) sells for about $952 versus $44.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Oct 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Typhlosion?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $1,200, ahead of PSA 10 at $952. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Typhlosion 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.
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