Is Maleficent worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $45.53 against $2.03 raw: a $43.50 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($147) 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)
- $2.03
- PSA 10
- $45.53
- PSA 9
- $147
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $45.53 | +$18.50 | −$6.50 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $147 | +$120 | +$94.58 | −$5.42 |
| PSA 8 | $15.01 | −$12.02 | −$37.02 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $121 | +$69.31 |
| 50% | $96.07 | +$44.04 |
| 75% | $70.80 | +$18.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $135 | −$14.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.17 | −$72.82 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $135 | $77.17 | — | — | $150 | $46.29 |
| 9.5 | — | $120 | $100 | $7.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $30.78 | — | $20.00 | — | $65.00 | — |
| 8 | $27.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $24.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $6.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Maleficent — FAQ
Is Maleficent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maleficent sells for $45.53 against $2.03 raw: a $43.50 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($147) 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 (The First Chapter 113/204) sells for about $45.53 versus $2.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maleficent?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maleficent need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Maleficent break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maleficent breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $147).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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