Is Poisoned Apple worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · The First Chapter · 134/204 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Poisoned Apple brings $39.00 versus $0.18 raw — a $38.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.18
- PSA 10
- $39.00
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 217×
- 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 | $39.00 | +$13.82 | −$11.18 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$14.68 | −$39.68 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.18 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% | $17.63 | −$32.55 |
| 50% | $24.75 | −$25.43 |
| 75% | $31.88 | −$18.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $34.42 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.93 | −$9.49 | 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.
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Grading Poisoned Apple — FAQ
Is Poisoned Apple worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poisoned Apple brings $39.00 versus $0.18 raw — a $38.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Poisoned Apple worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poisoned Apple (The First Chapter 134/204) sells for about $39.00 versus $0.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 217× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poisoned Apple?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.42, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poisoned Apple 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.
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