Is Special Delivery Charizard worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Special Delivery Charizard sells for $1,887 against $206 raw: a $1,681 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($253) 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)
- $206
- PSA 10
- $1,887
- PSA 9
- $253
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $1,887 | +$1,656 | +$1,631 | +$1,531 |
| PSA 9 | $253 | +$21.65 | −$3.35 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $188 | −$43.66 | −$68.66 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $206 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% | $661 | +$405 |
| 50% | $1,070 | +$814 |
| 75% | $1,479 | +$1,222 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $1,887 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $750 | −$1,137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $540 | −$1,347 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $150 | −$1,737 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Special Delivery Charizard — FAQ
Is Special Delivery Charizard worth grading?
A PSA 10 Special Delivery Charizard sells for $1,887 against $206 raw: a $1,681 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($253) 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 Special Delivery Charizard worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Special Delivery Charizard (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $1,887 versus $206 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Special Delivery Charizard?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,887, ahead of SGC 10 at $750. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Special Delivery Charizard 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 Special Delivery Charizard break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Special Delivery Charizard breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $253).
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