Is Chandelure V worth grading?
Pokémon · Fusion Strike · 247/264 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chandelure V sells for $51.69 against $3.86 raw: a $47.83 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.40) 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)
- $3.86
- PSA 10
- $51.69
- PSA 9
- $23.40
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $51.69 | +$22.83 | −$2.17 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $23.40 | −$5.46 | −$30.46 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $22.00 | −$6.86 | −$31.86 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $3.86 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% | $30.47 | −$23.39 |
| 50% | $37.55 | −$16.31 |
| 75% | $44.62 | −$9.24 |
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 | $51.69 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$21.69 | 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 Chandelure V — FAQ
Is Chandelure V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chandelure V sells for $51.69 against $3.86 raw: a $47.83 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.40) 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 Chandelure V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chandelure V (Fusion Strike 247/264) sells for about $51.69 versus $3.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chandelure V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.69, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chandelure 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.
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