Is Grovyle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Grovyle sells for $1,350 against $94.71 raw: a $1,255 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) 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)
- $94.71
- PSA 10
- $1,350
- PSA 9
- $136
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 11, 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 | $1,350 | +$1,230 | +$1,205 | +$1,105 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | +$16.29 | −$8.71 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $50.06 | −$69.65 | −$94.65 | −$195 |
Net = sale price − $94.71 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% | $439 | +$295 |
| 50% | $743 | +$598 |
| 75% | $1,046 | +$902 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,350 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$1,250 | 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 Grovyle — FAQ
Is Grovyle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grovyle sells for $1,350 against $94.71 raw: a $1,255 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) 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 Grovyle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grovyle (Nintendo Black Star Promos 004) sells for about $1,350 versus $94.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grovyle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,350, ahead of CGC 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grovyle 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 Grovyle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Grovyle breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $136).
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