Is アクア団のノクタス worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of アクア団のノクタス sell for $111, only $0.00 above the $1,200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.61) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,200
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $30.61
- Gem premium
- 0.1×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $111 | −$1,114 | −$1,139 | −$1,239 |
| PSA 9 | $30.61 | −$1,194 | −$1,219 | −$1,319 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$1,200 | −$1,225 | −$1,325 |
Net = sale price − $1,200 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% | $50.72 | −$1,199 |
| 50% | $70.82 | −$1,179 |
| 75% | $90.93 | −$1,159 |
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 | $148 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$81.19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $148 | $67.00 |
| 9 | $24.01 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $25.00 | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading アクア団のノクタス — FAQ
Is アクア団のノクタス worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of アクア団のノクタス sell for $111, only $0.00 above the $1,200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.61) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 アクア団のノクタス worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 アクア団のノクタス (マグマVSアクア ふたつの野望 012/080) sells for about $111 versus $1,200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for アクア団のノクタス?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $148, ahead of CGC 10 at $67.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does アクア団のノクタス 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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