Is Maleficent worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $483 against $47.86 raw: a $435 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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)
- $47.86
- PSA 10
- $483
- PSA 9
- $124
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $483 | +$410 | +$385 | +$285 |
| PSA 9 | $124 | +$51.40 | +$26.40 | −$73.60 |
| PSA 8 | $1,195 | +$1,122 | +$1,097 | +$997 |
Net = sale price − $47.86 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% | $214 | +$116 |
| 50% | $304 | +$206 |
| 75% | $393 | +$295 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $483 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $280 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $223 | −$260 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | $483 | $280 | $223 |
| 9 | $124 | $51.00 | $50.91 |
| 8.5 | — | — | $94.99 |
| 8 | $1,195 | — | — |
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Grading Maleficent — FAQ
Is Maleficent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $483 against $47.86 raw: a $435 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) 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 5/P3) sells for about $483 versus $47.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maleficent?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $483, ahead of CGC 10 at $280. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maleficent 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.
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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