Is Leafeon V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Leafeon V sells for $52.55 against $2.29 raw: a $50.26 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.55) 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)
- $2.29
- PSA 10
- $52.55
- PSA 9
- $19.55
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $52.55 | +$25.26 | +$0.26 | −$99.74 |
| PSA 9 | $19.55 | −$7.74 | −$32.74 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $11.12 | −$16.17 | −$41.17 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.29 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% | $27.80 | −$24.49 |
| 50% | $36.05 | −$16.24 |
| 75% | $44.30 | −$7.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 | $52.55 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.43 | −$23.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.94 | −$34.61 | 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 Leafeon V — FAQ
Is Leafeon V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leafeon V sells for $52.55 against $2.29 raw: a $50.26 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.55) 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 Leafeon V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leafeon V (Crown Zenith 013/159) sells for about $52.55 versus $2.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leafeon V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $52.55, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leafeon V 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 Leafeon V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leafeon V breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.55).
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