Is ブーバーン worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ブーバーン brings $31.00 versus $1.48 raw — a $29.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.48
- PSA 10
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $5.50
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $31.00 | +$4.52 | −$20.48 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $5.50 | −$20.98 | −$45.98 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 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% | $11.88 | −$39.61 |
| 50% | $18.25 | −$33.23 |
| 75% | $24.63 | −$26.86 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $31.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.99 | −$6.01 | 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 | $31.00 | $24.99 |
| 9 | $5.50 | — |
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Grading ブーバーン — FAQ
Is ブーバーン worth grading?
A PSA 10 ブーバーン brings $31.00 versus $1.48 raw — a $29.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($5.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ブーバーン worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ブーバーン (ウルトラサン 016/066) sells for about $31.00 versus $1.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ブーバーン?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ブーバーン 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?
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