Is Chimchar worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 105× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $250 against $2.38 raw: a $248 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.38
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $15.33
- Gem premium
- 105×
- 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 | $250 | +$223 | +$198 | +$97.62 |
| PSA 9 | $15.33 | −$12.05 | −$37.05 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $22.71 | −$4.67 | −$29.67 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.38 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% | $74.00 | +$21.62 |
| 50% | $133 | +$80.28 |
| 75% | $191 | +$139 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.02 | −$220 | 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 | $250 | $30.02 |
| 9 | $15.33 | — |
| 8 | $22.71 | — |
| 7 | $14.27 | — |
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Grading Chimchar — FAQ
Is Chimchar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimchar sells for $250 against $2.38 raw: a $248 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. 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 8 12/17) sells for about $250 versus $2.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 105× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimchar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $250, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.02. 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 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.33).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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