Is Articuno worth grading?
Pokémon · Legendary Collection · 2/110 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Articuno sells for $28,200 against $71.42 raw: a $28,129 spread, 395× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($242) 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)
- $71.42
- PSA 10
- $28,200
- PSA 9
- $242
- Gem premium
- 395×
- As of
- Oct 2, 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 | $28,200 | +$28,104 | +$28,079 | +$27,979 |
| PSA 9 | $242 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.31 |
| PSA 8 | $104 | +$7.71 | −$17.29 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $71.42 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% | $7,231 | +$7,110 |
| 50% | $14,221 | +$14,099 |
| 75% | $21,210 | +$21,089 |
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 | $3,209 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,300 | −$1,909 | 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 Articuno — FAQ
Is Articuno worth grading?
A PSA 10 Articuno sells for $28,200 against $71.42 raw: a $28,129 spread, 395× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($242) 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 Articuno worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Articuno (Legendary Collection 2/110) sells for about $28,200 versus $71.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 395× premium as of Oct 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Articuno?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,209, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Articuno 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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