Is Chimecho worth grading?
Pokémon · Vivid Voltage · 072/185 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 128× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chimecho sells for $44.95 against $0.35 raw: a $44.60 spread, 128× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.35
- PSA 10
- $44.95
- Gem premium
- 128×
- 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 | $44.95 | +$19.60 | −$5.40 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$19.35 | −$44.35 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.35 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $44.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.05 | −$22.90 | 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 Chimecho — FAQ
Is Chimecho worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chimecho sells for $44.95 against $0.35 raw: a $44.60 spread, 128× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chimecho worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chimecho (Vivid Voltage 072/185) sells for about $44.95 versus $0.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 128× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chimecho?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.95, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chimecho 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.
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