Is Cherrim worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cherrim sells for $250 against $89.99 raw: a $160 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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)
- $89.99
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $117
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | +$135 | +$110 | +$10.01 |
| PSA 9 | $117 | +$1.54 | −$23.46 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $118 | +$2.68 | −$22.32 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $89.99 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% | $150 | +$9.91 |
| 50% | $183 | +$43.27 |
| 75% | $217 | +$76.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $374 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$124 | 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 Cherrim — FAQ
Is Cherrim worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cherrim sells for $250 against $89.99 raw: a $160 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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 Cherrim worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cherrim (Pokémon Rumble 2/16) sells for about $250 versus $89.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cherrim?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $374, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cherrim need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Cherrim break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cherrim breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $117).
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