Is Buddy-Buddy Poffin worth grading?
Pokémon · Twilight Masquerade · 223/167 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin brings $47.59 versus $11.63 raw — a $35.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.63
- PSA 10
- $47.59
- PSA 9
- $13.60
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $47.59 | +$10.96 | −$14.04 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $13.60 | −$23.03 | −$48.03 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $15.77 | −$20.86 | −$45.86 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $11.63 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% | $22.10 | −$39.53 |
| 50% | $30.60 | −$31.03 |
| 75% | $39.09 | −$22.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $47.59 | −$56.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$76.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $19.72 | −$84.52 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $47.59 | $104 | $28.00 | $19.72 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $10.57 | — |
| 9 | $13.60 | $10.45 | — | — |
| 8 | $15.77 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $11.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Buddy-Buddy Poffin — FAQ
Is Buddy-Buddy Poffin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin brings $47.59 versus $11.63 raw — a $35.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buddy-Buddy Poffin (Twilight Masquerade 223/167) sells for about $47.59 versus $11.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buddy-Buddy Poffin?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buddy-Buddy Poffin 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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