Is Wimpod worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wimpod brings $37.92 versus $2.51 raw — a $35.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.51
- PSA 10
- $37.92
- PSA 9
- $16.26
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $37.92 | +$10.41 | −$14.59 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $16.26 | −$11.25 | −$36.25 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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% | $21.68 | −$30.84 |
| 50% | $27.09 | −$25.42 |
| 75% | $32.51 | −$20.00 |
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 | $37.92 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.47 | −$27.45 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.92 | $10.47 | $53.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.49 | — |
| 9 | $16.26 | $7.99 | — |
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Grading Wimpod — FAQ
Is Wimpod worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wimpod brings $37.92 versus $2.51 raw — a $35.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wimpod worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wimpod (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV4/SV94) sells for about $37.92 versus $2.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wimpod?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.92, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wimpod 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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