Is Charmeleon worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charmeleon brings $25.85 versus $0.22 raw — a $25.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- PSA 10
- $25.85
- PSA 9
- $17.40
- Gem premium
- 118×
- 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 | $25.85 | +$0.63 | −$24.37 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $17.40 | −$7.82 | −$32.82 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$16.72 | −$41.72 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $19.51 | −$30.71 |
| 50% | $21.63 | −$28.59 |
| 75% | $23.74 | −$26.48 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $245 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $24.99 | −$220 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $9.00 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.00 | −$241 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $245 | $4.00 | $9.00 | $24.99 |
| 9 | $24.91 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $4.41 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $5.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $22.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $14.45 | — | — | — |
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Grading Charmeleon — FAQ
Is Charmeleon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon brings $25.85 versus $0.22 raw — a $25.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charmeleon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon (Pokémon GO 009/078) sells for about $25.85 versus $0.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 118× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmeleon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $245, ahead of TAG 10 at $24.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmeleon 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.
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