Is Charmeleon worth grading?
Pokémon · Vivid Voltage · 024/185 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charmeleon sells for $38.29 against $0.09 raw: a $38.20 spread, 425× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.82) 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)
- $0.09
- PSA 10
- $38.29
- PSA 9
- $27.82
- Gem premium
- 425×
- 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 | $38.29 | +$13.20 | −$11.80 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $27.82 | +$2.73 | −$22.27 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $20.67 | −$4.42 | −$29.42 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.09 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% | $30.44 | −$19.65 |
| 50% | $33.05 | −$17.04 |
| 75% | $35.67 | −$14.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.29 | −$36.71 | 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 Charmeleon — FAQ
Is Charmeleon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon sells for $38.29 against $0.09 raw: a $38.20 spread, 425× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.82) 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 Charmeleon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon (Vivid Voltage 024/185) sells for about $38.29 versus $0.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 425× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmeleon?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmeleon need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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