Is Maleficent worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · Promo Expansion 3 · 4/P3 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $64.99 against $1.47 raw: a $63.52 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($760) 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)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $64.99
- PSA 9
- $760
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $64.99 | +$38.52 | +$13.52 | −$86.48 |
| PSA 9 | $760 | +$734 | +$709 | +$609 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $586 | +$535 |
| 50% | $412 | +$361 |
| 75% | $239 | +$187 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $280 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $102 | −$178 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $64.99 | −$215 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $64.99 | $280 | $102 |
| 9 | $760 | — | $55.00 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Promo Expansion 3 cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Maleficent — FAQ
Is Maleficent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $64.99 against $1.47 raw: a $63.52 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($760) 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 Maleficent worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maleficent (Promo Expansion 3 4/P3) sells for about $64.99 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maleficent?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $280, ahead of TAG 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maleficent need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free