Grading verdict · PSAxy12-1 · Nov 1
Sell it raw
Even a PSA 10 would net less than selling the raw card today, once grading and selling costs are paid.
No grade beats selling raw.
At 30%: −$40 per card versus selling raw.
Venusaur EX
No. 1Ultra RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $4.79 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 1, 12:18 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$80.00
−$4.75
PSA 9$21.50
−$55
Buying raw to grade?
Don’t buy to grade
At your odds, grading loses money even on a free card.
Fee headroom
$30 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $235
PSA 10s would need to rise 193% from $80.00 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 1. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $80.00 longer-run | 90 | Oct 15 |
| PSA 9 | $21.50 longer-run | 106 | Oct 15 |
| PSA 8 | — too few | 30 | Sep 20 |
| CGC 10 | — too few | 8 | Sep 14 |
| Raw | $4.79 | — | Nov 1 |
Every other grade on record (19)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | — too few | 15 | Sep 24 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 8 | Aug 19 |
| PSA 5 | — too few | 2 | Mar 18 |
| PSA 1 | — too few | 1 | Jul 5 |
| BGS 9.5 | — too few | 1 | Dec 18 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 1 | Jun 19 |
| BGS 5.5 | — too few | 1 | Oct 4 |
| CGC 9.5 | $29.00 longer-run | 5 | Oct 5 |
| CGC 9 | $14.00 longer-run | 26 | Oct 6 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 8 | Sep 14 |
| CGC 8 | — too few | 6 | Sep 12 |
| CGC 7.5 | $9.60 longer-run | 5 | Oct 26 |
| CGC 6.5 | — too few | 3 | Aug 11 |
| CGC 6 | — too few | 1 | Aug 17 |
| CGC 5 | — too few | 1 | Feb 26 |
| CGC 3 | — too few | 1 | May 17 |
| SGC 9.5 | — too few | 2 | Feb 22 |
| SGC 8.5 | — too few | 1 | Feb 28 |
| SGC 7 | — too few | 1 | Dec 28 |
- PSA 10: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $80.00 from 90 sales, last on Oct 15.
- PSA 9: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $21.50 from 106 sales, last on Oct 15.
- No PSA 8 price qualifies, so a copy that misses a 10 is assumed to grade PSA 9.
- Older card: raw prices often include played copies, and PSA 10s are scarcer. Judge by the grade your copy can realistically reach.
No PSA 10, 9 or 8 sold in the last 7 days. PSA 10 last sold on Oct 15, PSA 9 last sold on Oct 15 and PSA 8 last sold on Sep 20.
PSA 10s are 46% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 1, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 2.0× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 90. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$80.0090 sales
CGC 10$40.288 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $4.54 from CGC, −$0.99 from PSA. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
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Keep the 9: even a PSA 10 would net less than selling the 9 ($18.25).
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Venusaur EX (Evolutions #1) worth?
As of Nov 1, 12:18 PM UTC, Venusaur EX (Evolutions #1) has a market reference price of $4.79.
Is Venusaur EX going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Venusaur EX (Evolutions #1) has fallen 2.4%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Venusaur EX prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Venusaur EX (Evolutions #1) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
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