Is Flareon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 97× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $40.61 against $0.42 raw: a $40.19 spread, 97× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.53) 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)
- $0.42
- PSA 10
- $40.61
- PSA 9
- $16.53
- Gem premium
- 97×
- 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 | $40.61 | +$15.19 | −$9.81 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $16.53 | −$8.89 | −$33.89 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$10.42 | −$35.42 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $22.55 | −$27.87 |
| 50% | $28.57 | −$21.85 |
| 75% | $34.59 | −$15.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $42.18 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$2.18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $42.18 | $40.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 9 | $14.92 | $9.97 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $10.13 | — |
| 7 | $11.00 | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $40.61 against $0.42 raw: a $40.19 spread, 97× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.53) 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 Flareon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flareon (Vivid Voltage 026/185) sells for about $40.61 versus $0.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 97× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flareon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.18, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flareon 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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