Is Espeon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $47.42 against $0.51 raw: a $46.91 spread, 93× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.46) 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)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $47.42
- PSA 9
- $29.46
- Gem premium
- 93×
- 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 | $47.42 | +$21.91 | −$3.09 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $29.46 | +$3.95 | −$21.05 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $13.10 | −$12.41 | −$37.41 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $33.95 | −$16.56 |
| 50% | $38.44 | −$12.07 |
| 75% | $42.93 | −$7.58 |
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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $47.42 | −$153 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.58 | −$178 | 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 Espeon — FAQ
Is Espeon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Espeon sells for $47.42 against $0.51 raw: a $46.91 spread, 93× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.46) 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 Espeon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Espeon (Prismatic Evolutions 033/131) sells for about $47.42 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 93× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Espeon?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Espeon 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.
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