Is Basil worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Basil sells for $171 against $40.36 raw: a $131 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.13) 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)
- $40.36
- PSA 10
- $171
- PSA 9
- $90.13
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $171 | +$106 | +$81.13 | −$18.87 |
| PSA 9 | $90.13 | +$24.77 | −$0.23 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $36.02 | −$29.34 | −$54.34 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $40.36 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% | $110 | +$20.11 |
| 50% | $131 | +$40.45 |
| 75% | $151 | +$60.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$76.49 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $171 | $95.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $75.10 |
| 9 | $90.13 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $44.00 | — |
| 8 | $36.02 | — | — |
| 7 | $59.91 | — | — |
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Grading Basil — FAQ
Is Basil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Basil sells for $171 against $40.36 raw: a $131 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.13) 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 Basil worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Basil (Azurite Sea 212/204) sells for about $171 versus $40.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Basil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $171, ahead of CGC 10 at $95.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Basil 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 Basil break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Basil breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.13).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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