Should You Grade Charizard? — Complete Grading Analysis

Charizard grading analysis

Raw price: $803.97 | PSA 10 value: $81250.00 | PSA 9 value: $18600.00 | Gem rate: 0.6% | PSA population: 2,880

Verdict: Borderline — only grade pristine copies

Expected value after grading: $10084.36 | Expected ROI: 1102% | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Charizard?

Borderline — only grade pristine copies. Charizard raw price is $803.97, PSA 10 is worth $81250.00, gem rate is 0.6%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 1102%.

What is Charizard worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Charizard is currently valued at $81250.00, compared to $803.97 raw.

Is Charizard grading worth it?

Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 1102% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Charizard?

PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.

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