Is Chimchar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $421 against $3.46 raw: a $418 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.07) 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)
- $3.46
- PSA 10
- $421
- PSA 9
- $50.07
- Gem premium
- 122×
- 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 | $421 | +$393 | +$368 | +$268 |
| PSA 9 | $50.07 | +$21.61 | −$3.39 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$7.46 | −$32.46 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $3.46 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% | $143 | +$89.34 |
| 50% | $236 | +$182 |
| 75% | $328 | +$275 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $4,560 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $746 | −$3,814 | 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 | $4,560 | $746 |
| 9 | $120 | $26.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.00 |
| 8 | $40.27 | $12.99 |
| 7 | $40.00 | — |
| 6 | $24.99 | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
| 3 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $421 against $3.46 raw: a $418 spread, 122× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.07) 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 $3.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 122× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimchar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,560, ahead of CGC 10 at $746. 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 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.07).
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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