Is Charizard Spirit Link worth grading?
Pokémon · Evolutions · 75/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charizard Spirit Link sells for $153 against $0.48 raw: a $153 spread, 319× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.73) 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)
- $0.48
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $28.73
- Gem premium
- 319×
- 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 | $153 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.52 |
| PSA 9 | $28.73 | +$3.25 | −$21.75 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $21.12 | −$4.36 | −$29.36 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.48 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% | $59.80 | +$9.32 |
| 50% | $90.86 | +$40.38 |
| 75% | $122 | +$71.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.37 | −$114 | 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 Charizard Spirit Link — FAQ
Is Charizard Spirit Link worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charizard Spirit Link sells for $153 against $0.48 raw: a $153 spread, 319× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.73) 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 Charizard Spirit Link worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charizard Spirit Link (Evolutions 75/108) sells for about $153 versus $0.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 319× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charizard Spirit Link?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $153, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charizard Spirit Link 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 Charizard Spirit Link break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charizard Spirit Link breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.73).
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