Is Arcanine worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Arcanine sells for $910 against $5.53 raw: a $904 spread, 165× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.20) 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)
- $5.53
- PSA 10
- $910
- PSA 9
- $31.20
- Gem premium
- 165×
- 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 | $910 | +$879 | +$854 | +$754 |
| PSA 9 | $31.20 | +$0.67 | −$24.33 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $13.80 | −$16.73 | −$41.73 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $5.53 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% | $251 | +$195 |
| 50% | $471 | +$415 |
| 75% | $690 | +$635 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $910 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$870 | 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 | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| 9 | $21.05 | $85.00 |
| 8 | $11.99 | — |
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Grading Arcanine — FAQ
Is Arcanine worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arcanine sells for $910 against $5.53 raw: a $904 spread, 165× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.20) 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 Arcanine worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arcanine (Unbroken Bonds 22/214) sells for about $910 versus $5.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 165× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arcanine?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $910, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arcanine 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 Arcanine break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Arcanine breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.20).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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