Is Flareon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $583 against $21.95 raw: a $561 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.67) 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)
- $21.95
- PSA 10
- $583
- PSA 9
- $48.67
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $583 | +$536 | +$511 | +$411 |
| PSA 9 | $48.67 | +$1.72 | −$23.28 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $24.38 | −$22.57 | −$47.57 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $21.95 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% | $182 | +$110 |
| 50% | $316 | +$244 |
| 75% | $450 | +$378 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $5,941 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $239 | −$5,702 | 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 Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $583 against $21.95 raw: a $561 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.67) 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 Flareon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flareon (POP Series 3 2/17) sells for about $583 versus $21.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flareon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,941, ahead of CGC 10 at $239. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flareon 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 Flareon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Flareon breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.67).
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