Is Jolteon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jolteon sells for $70.00 against $15.78 raw: a $54.22 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $15.78
- PSA 10
- $70.00
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $70.00 | +$29.22 | +$4.22 | −$95.78 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$4.22 | −$20.78 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$0.78 | −$25.78 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $15.78 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% | $51.25 | −$14.53 |
| 50% | $57.50 | −$8.28 |
| 75% | $63.75 | −$2.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.71 | −$48.29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $70.00 | $21.71 |
| 9 | $45.00 | $59.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | $14.70 | $29.97 |
| 7.5 | — | $25.00 |
| 7 | $19.10 | — |
| 4 | $20.50 | — |
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Grading Jolteon — FAQ
Is Jolteon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jolteon sells for $70.00 against $15.78 raw: a $54.22 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 Jolteon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jolteon (Rising Rivals 26/111) sells for about $70.00 versus $15.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jolteon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jolteon 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 Jolteon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jolteon breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.00).
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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