Is Umbreon ☆ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Umbreon ☆ sells for $197,536 against $71.35 raw: a $197,465 spread, 2769× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32,417) 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)
- $71.35
- PSA 10
- $197,536
- PSA 9
- $32,417
- Gem premium
- 2769×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $197,536 | +$197,440 | +$197,415 | +$197,315 |
| PSA 9 | $32,417 | +$32,321 | +$32,296 | +$32,196 |
| PSA 8 | $24,817 | +$24,721 | +$24,696 | +$24,596 |
Net = sale price − $71.35 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% | $73,697 | +$73,575 |
| 50% | $114,977 | +$114,855 |
| 75% | $156,256 | +$156,135 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $197,536 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,320 | −$193,216 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $680 | −$196,856 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $385 | −$197,151 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Umbreon ☆ — FAQ
Is Umbreon ☆ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umbreon ☆ sells for $197,536 against $71.35 raw: a $197,465 spread, 2769× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32,417) 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 Umbreon ☆ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umbreon ☆ (POP Series 5 17/17) sells for about $197,536 versus $71.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2769× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umbreon ☆?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $197,536, ahead of CGC 10 at $4,320. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umbreon ☆ 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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