Is Chimchar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $421 against $3.62 raw: a $417 spread, 116× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.93) 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)
- $3.62
- PSA 10
- $421
- PSA 9
- $51.93
- Gem premium
- 116×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $421 | +$392 | +$367 | +$267 |
| PSA 9 | $51.93 | +$23.31 | −$1.69 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$7.62 | −$32.62 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.62 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% | $144 | +$90.58 |
| 50% | $236 | +$183 |
| 75% | $329 | +$275 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $10,588 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $567 | −$10,021 | 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 Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $421 against $3.62 raw: a $417 spread, 116× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.93) 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 Chimchar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chimchar (POP Series 6 14/17) sells for about $421 versus $3.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 116× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimchar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $10,588, ahead of CGC 10 at $567. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chimchar 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 Chimchar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chimchar breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.93).
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