Is Ivysaur worth grading?
Pokémon · 151 · 002/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ivysaur sells for $56.02 against $0.24 raw: a $55.78 spread, 233× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $56.02
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 233×
- 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 | $56.02 | +$30.78 | +$5.78 | −$94.22 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$105 | +$79.76 | −$20.24 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$12.24 | −$37.24 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $112 | +$61.27 |
| 50% | $93.01 | +$42.77 |
| 75% | $74.52 | +$24.28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $194 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $97.15 | −$97.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.99 | −$169 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $97.15 | $11.02 | $194 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.99 | — |
| 9 | $17.38 | $10.15 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $29.00 |
| 8 | $7.00 | — | — |
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Grading Ivysaur — FAQ
Is Ivysaur worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ivysaur sells for $56.02 against $0.24 raw: a $55.78 spread, 233× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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 Ivysaur worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ivysaur (151 002/165) sells for about $56.02 versus $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 233× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ivysaur?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $194, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ivysaur need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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?
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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