Is Chansey worth grading?
Pokémon · Twilight Masquerade · 133/167 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chansey sells for $174 against $0.16 raw: a $174 spread, 1089× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.23) 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)
- $0.16
- PSA 10
- $174
- PSA 9
- $36.23
- Gem premium
- 1089×
- 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 | $174 | +$149 | +$124 | +$24.11 |
| PSA 9 | $36.23 | +$11.07 | −$13.93 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $23.38 | −$1.78 | −$26.78 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $0.16 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% | $70.74 | +$20.58 |
| 50% | $105 | +$55.09 |
| 75% | $140 | +$89.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $174 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $138 | −$35.81 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $26.95 | −$147 | 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 | $171 | $26.95 | $138 |
| 9 | $36.23 | — | — |
| 8 | $33.07 | — | — |
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Grading Chansey — FAQ
Is Chansey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chansey sells for $174 against $0.16 raw: a $174 spread, 1089× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.23) 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 Chansey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chansey (Twilight Masquerade 133/167) sells for about $174 versus $0.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1089× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chansey?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $174, ahead of TAG 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chansey 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 Chansey break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chansey breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.23).
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