Is カビゴン worth grading?
Pokémon · ポケモンカード151 · 143/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 カビゴン brings $153 versus $100 raw — a $53.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.41) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $44.41
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $153 | +$28.07 | +$3.07 | −$96.93 |
| PSA 9 | $44.41 | −$80.59 | −$106 | −$206 |
| PSA 8 | $21.55 | −$103 | −$128 | −$228 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $71.57 | −$78.43 |
| 50% | $98.74 | −$51.26 |
| 75% | $126 | −$24.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $184 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.64 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $42.33 | −$141 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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.
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Grading カビゴン — FAQ
Is カビゴン worth grading?
A PSA 10 カビゴン brings $153 versus $100 raw — a $53.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.41) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 カビゴン worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 カビゴン (ポケモンカード151 143/165) sells for about $153 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for カビゴン?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $184, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does カビゴン 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 カビゴン break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting カビゴン breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.41).
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