Is Jolteon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jolteon sells for $390 against $3.46 raw: a $386 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.82) 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)
- $3.46
- PSA 10
- $390
- PSA 9
- $41.82
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $390 | +$361 | +$336 | +$236 |
| PSA 9 | $41.82 | +$13.36 | −$11.64 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $16.49 | −$11.97 | −$36.97 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.46 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% | $129 | +$75.29 |
| 50% | $216 | +$162 |
| 75% | $303 | +$249 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $407 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $400 | −$6.63 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$307 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $407 | $99.99 | — | $400 |
| 9.5 | — | $38.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9 | $106 | $13.00 | $15.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $16.90 | — | — |
| 8 | $21.50 | — | $39.99 | — |
| 7 | $8.66 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $18.93 | — | — | — |
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Grading Jolteon — FAQ
Is Jolteon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jolteon sells for $390 against $3.46 raw: a $386 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.82) 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 Jolteon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jolteon (Ancient Origins 26/98) sells for about $390 versus $3.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 113× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jolteon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $407, ahead of TAG 10 at $400. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jolteon 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 Jolteon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jolteon breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.82).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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