Is Eevee worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Eevee sells for $219 against $12.66 raw: a $207 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.43) 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)
- $12.66
- PSA 10
- $219
- PSA 9
- $53.43
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $219 | +$182 | +$157 | +$56.53 |
| PSA 9 | $53.43 | +$15.77 | −$9.23 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $25.25 | −$12.41 | −$37.41 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $12.66 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% | $94.87 | +$32.21 |
| 50% | $136 | +$73.65 |
| 75% | $178 | +$115 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $219 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$99.69 | 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 | $219 | $120 |
| 9.5 | — | $24.50 |
| 9 | $53.43 | $49.95 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.50 |
| 8 | $25.25 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 6 | $18.48 | — |
| 5 | $7.99 | — |
| 3 | $1.00 | — |
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Grading Eevee — FAQ
Is Eevee worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eevee sells for $219 against $12.66 raw: a $207 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.43) 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 Eevee worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eevee (SM Black Star Promos SM184) sells for about $219 versus $12.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eevee?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $219, ahead of CGC 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eevee 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 Eevee break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Eevee breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.43).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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