Is Moltres worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $744 against $29.70 raw: a $714 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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)
- $29.70
- PSA 10
- $744
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $744 | +$689 | +$664 | +$564 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | +$59.64 | +$34.64 | −$65.36 |
| PSA 8 | $72.68 | +$17.98 | −$7.02 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $29.70 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% | $272 | +$192 |
| 50% | $429 | +$349 |
| 75% | $586 | +$507 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $744 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $163 | −$581 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $289 | $75.59 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $52.84 | $67.00 | — |
| 9 | $50.06 | $62.06 | $36.01 | $25.76 |
| 8.5 | $25.08 | $14.53 | $45.00 | — |
| 8 | $38.26 | $12.13 | $44.82 | $10.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $33.50 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.09 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $34.54 | $11.59 | $12.00 | $7.00 |
| 5.5 | — | $12.16 | — | — |
| 5 | $35.14 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $13.05 | — | — |
| 4 | $13.78 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $11.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $30.46 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $50.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Moltres — FAQ
Is Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $744 against $29.70 raw: a $714 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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 Moltres worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moltres (Fossil 27/62) sells for about $744 versus $29.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moltres?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $744, ahead of CGC 10 at $163. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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