Is Flittle worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 164/091 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Flittle sells for $51.07 against $2.93 raw: a $48.14 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.93
- PSA 10
- $51.07
- PSA 9
- $18.96
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $51.07 | +$23.14 | −$1.86 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $18.96 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $12.40 | −$15.53 | −$40.53 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.93 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% | $26.99 | −$25.94 |
| 50% | $35.02 | −$17.91 |
| 75% | $43.04 | −$9.89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $51.07 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.86 | −$31.21 | 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 Flittle — FAQ
Is Flittle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flittle sells for $51.07 against $2.93 raw: a $48.14 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Flittle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flittle (Paldean Fates 164/091) sells for about $51.07 versus $2.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flittle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.07, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flittle 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.
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