Is Flareon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $306 against $8.60 raw: a $297 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.38) 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)
- $8.60
- PSA 10
- $306
- PSA 9
- $33.38
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $306 | +$272 | +$247 | +$147 |
| PSA 9 | $33.38 | −$0.22 | −$25.22 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $16.17 | −$17.43 | −$42.43 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $8.60 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% | $102 | +$42.94 |
| 50% | $170 | +$111 |
| 75% | $238 | +$179 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $306 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.39 | −$240 | 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 | $306 | $66.39 |
| 9.5 | — | $44.11 |
| 9 | $33.38 | $11.92 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.95 |
| 8 | $16.17 | $6.50 |
| 7 | $13.50 | — |
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Grading Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $306 against $8.60 raw: a $297 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.38) 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 (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $306 versus $8.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flareon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $306, ahead of CGC 10 at $66.39. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Flareon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Flareon breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.38).
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