Is Tangela worth grading?
Pokémon · Evolutions · 8/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tangela brings $30.15 versus $0.20 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $30.15
- PSA 9
- $10.99
- Gem premium
- 151×
- 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 | $30.15 | +$4.95 | −$20.05 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $10.99 | −$14.21 | −$39.21 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $24.75 | −$0.45 | −$25.45 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 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% | $15.78 | −$34.42 |
| 50% | $20.57 | −$29.63 |
| 75% | $25.36 | −$24.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $69.96 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $60.64 | −$9.32 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Evolutions cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Tangela — FAQ
Is Tangela worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tangela brings $30.15 versus $0.20 raw — a $29.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tangela worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tangela (Evolutions 8/108) sells for about $30.15 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 151× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tangela?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $69.96, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tangela need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
