Is Voltorb worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Voltorb brings $38.25 versus $0.07 raw — a $38.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.07
- PSA 10
- $38.25
- PSA 9
- $20.45
- Gem premium
- 546×
- 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 | $38.25 | +$13.18 | −$11.82 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $20.45 | −$4.62 | −$29.62 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$17.57 | −$42.57 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.07 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% | $24.90 | −$25.17 |
| 50% | $29.35 | −$20.72 |
| 75% | $33.80 | −$16.27 |
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 | $134 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$124 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $134 | $10.00 | — |
| 9 | $13.89 | $6.03 | $37.75 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 8 | $16.79 | — | — |
| 7 | $12.50 | — | — |
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Grading Voltorb — FAQ
Is Voltorb worth grading?
A PSA 10 Voltorb brings $38.25 versus $0.07 raw — a $38.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Voltorb worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Voltorb (Evolutions 39/108) sells for about $38.25 versus $0.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 546× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Voltorb?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $134, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Voltorb 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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