Is Jigglypuff worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jigglypuff sells for $226 against $22.35 raw: a $204 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.69) 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)
- $22.35
- PSA 10
- $226
- PSA 9
- $41.69
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $226 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.87 |
| PSA 9 | $41.69 | −$5.66 | −$30.66 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $10.62 | −$36.73 | −$61.73 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $22.35 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% | $87.82 | +$15.47 |
| 50% | $134 | +$61.60 |
| 75% | $180 | +$108 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $226 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.20 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $9.50 | −$217 | 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 Jigglypuff — FAQ
Is Jigglypuff worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jigglypuff sells for $226 against $22.35 raw: a $204 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.69) 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 Jigglypuff worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jigglypuff (Paldean Fates 198/091) sells for about $226 versus $22.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jigglypuff?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $226, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jigglypuff 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 Jigglypuff break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jigglypuff breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.69).
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