Is Big Air Balloon worth grading?
Pokémon · 151 · 155/165 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Big Air Balloon sell for $11.00, only $10.87 above the $0.13 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 85×
- 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 | $11.00 | −$14.13 | −$39.13 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $29.86 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $11.00 | −$18.86 | 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.
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Grading Big Air Balloon — FAQ
Is Big Air Balloon worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Big Air Balloon sell for $11.00, only $10.87 above the $0.13 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Big Air Balloon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Big Air Balloon (151 155/165) sells for about $11.00 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 85× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Big Air Balloon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $29.86, ahead of PSA 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Big Air Balloon need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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