Is Moltres worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $6,894 against $184 raw: a $6,710 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($168) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $184
- PSA 10
- $6,894
- PSA 9
- $168
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Nov 13, 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 | $6,894 | +$6,685 | +$6,660 | +$6,560 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | −$40.82 | −$65.82 | −$166 |
| PSA 8 | $279 | +$70.29 | +$45.29 | −$54.71 |
Net = sale price − $184 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% | $1,849 | +$1,616 |
| 50% | $3,531 | +$3,297 |
| 75% | $5,212 | +$4,979 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,390 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $1,326 | −$2,064 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $415 | −$2,975 | 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 Moltres — FAQ
Is Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $6,894 against $184 raw: a $6,710 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($168) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Moltres worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moltres (Fossil 12/62) sells for about $6,894 versus $184 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Nov 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moltres?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,390, ahead of TAG 10 at $1,326. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moltres 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.
What gem rate makes grading Moltres break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Moltres breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $168).
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