Is Empoleon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3750× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Empoleon sells for $1,500 against $0.40 raw: a $1,500 spread, 3750× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.40
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- Gem premium
- 3750×
- 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 | $1,500 | +$1,475 | +$1,450 | +$1,350 |
| PSA 8 | $21.99 | −$3.41 | −$28.41 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $0.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.00 | −$1,488 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,500 | $12.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $15.45 | — |
| 9 | — | — | $8.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.50 | — |
| 8 | $21.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Empoleon — FAQ
Is Empoleon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Empoleon sells for $1,500 against $0.40 raw: a $1,500 spread, 3750× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Empoleon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Empoleon (Ultra Prism 34/156) sells for about $1,500 versus $0.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3750× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Empoleon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Empoleon 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.
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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