Is Tauros worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 62/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tauros sells for $45.94 against $3.47 raw: a $42.47 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.06) 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)
- $3.47
- PSA 10
- $45.94
- PSA 9
- $36.06
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $45.94 | +$17.47 | −$7.53 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $36.06 | +$7.59 | −$17.41 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $14.96 | −$13.51 | −$38.51 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.47 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% | $38.53 | −$14.94 |
| 50% | $41.00 | −$12.47 |
| 75% | $43.47 | −$10.00 |
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 | $45.94 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.50 | −$29.44 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.94 | $16.50 | — |
| 9 | $36.06 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 8 | $14.96 | — | — |
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Grading Tauros — FAQ
Is Tauros worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tauros sells for $45.94 against $3.47 raw: a $42.47 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.06) 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 Tauros worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tauros (Base Set 2 62/130) sells for about $45.94 versus $3.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tauros?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.94, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tauros 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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