Is イワーク worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 イワーク brings $246 versus $200 raw — a $46.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.83) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $246
- PSA 9
- $44.83
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $246 | +$21.07 | −$3.93 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $44.83 | −$180 | −$205 | −$305 |
| PSA 8 | $54.73 | −$170 | −$195 | −$295 |
Net = sale price − $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% | $95.14 | −$155 |
| 50% | $145 | −$105 |
| 75% | $196 | −$54.24 |
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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | −$142 | 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 | $67.85 | $104 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $31.49 | — |
| 9 | $21.56 | $28.80 | $13.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.80 | $19.96 |
| 8 | $37.56 | $27.88 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $36.03 | — |
| 7 | $24.12 | $5.00 | — |
| 6 | $38.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $21.50 | — | — |
| 1 | $49.99 | — | — |
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Grading イワーク — FAQ
Is イワーク worth grading?
A PSA 10 イワーク brings $246 versus $200 raw — a $46.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.83) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 イワーク worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 イワーク (拡張パック No.095) sells for about $246 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for イワーク?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $246, ahead of CGC 10 at $104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does イワーク 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 Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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