Is Clarabelle worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clarabelle brings $200 versus $69.83 raw — a $130 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.58) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $69.83
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $60.58
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $200 | +$105 | +$80.42 | −$19.58 |
| PSA 9 | $60.58 | −$34.25 | −$59.25 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $72.04 | −$22.79 | −$47.79 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $69.83 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% | $95.50 | −$24.33 |
| 50% | $130 | +$10.58 |
| 75% | $165 | +$45.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $290 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$89.75 | 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 | $200 | $290 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $106 |
| 9 | $60.58 | — | $135 |
| 8 | $72.04 | — | — |
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Grading Clarabelle — FAQ
Is Clarabelle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clarabelle brings $200 versus $69.83 raw — a $130 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.58) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Clarabelle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clarabelle (Shimmering Skies 211/204) sells for about $200 versus $69.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clarabelle?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $290, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clarabelle 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.
What gem rate makes grading Clarabelle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clarabelle breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.58).
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.
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