Is Eevee worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Eevee brings $145 versus $53.15 raw — a $92.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $53.15
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $40.29
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $145 | +$67.01 | +$42.01 | −$57.99 |
| PSA 9 | $40.29 | −$37.86 | −$62.86 | −$163 |
| PSA 8 | $35.28 | −$42.87 | −$67.87 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $53.15 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% | $66.51 | −$36.64 |
| 50% | $92.72 | −$10.43 |
| 75% | $119 | +$15.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $315 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$170 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.41 | −$263 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $145 | $52.41 | $315 | $89.45 |
| 9.5 | — | $27.81 | $48.74 | — |
| 9 | $40.29 | $33.47 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 8 | $35.28 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Eevee — FAQ
Is Eevee worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eevee brings $145 versus $53.15 raw — a $92.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Eevee worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eevee (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV41/SV94) sells for about $145 versus $53.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eevee?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $315, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eevee need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Eevee break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Eevee breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.29).
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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