Is Flareon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $136 against $0.68 raw: a $135 spread, 200× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.11) 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)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $136
- PSA 9
- $34.11
- Gem premium
- 200×
- 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 | $136 | +$110 | +$85.19 | −$14.81 |
| PSA 9 | $34.11 | +$8.43 | −$16.57 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $13.94 | −$11.74 | −$36.74 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $59.55 | +$8.87 |
| 50% | $84.99 | +$34.31 |
| 75% | $110 | +$59.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $452 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$252 | 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 | $452 | $200 |
| 9 | $65.10 | $18.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.99 |
| 8 | $37.43 | $25.00 |
| 7.5 | $21.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.50 | — |
| 6 | $13.92 | — |
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Grading Flareon — FAQ
Is Flareon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flareon sells for $136 against $0.68 raw: a $135 spread, 200× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.11) 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 Flareon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flareon (Ancient Origins 13/98) sells for about $136 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 200× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flareon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $452, ahead of CGC 10 at $200. 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 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.11).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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