Is Scizor worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scizor sells for $78.65 against $17.00 raw: a $61.65 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.13) 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)
- $17.00
- PSA 10
- $78.65
- PSA 9
- $77.13
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $78.65 | +$36.65 | +$11.65 | −$88.35 |
| PSA 9 | $77.13 | +$35.13 | +$10.13 | −$89.87 |
| PSA 8 | $43.60 | +$1.60 | −$23.40 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $17.00 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% | $77.51 | +$10.51 |
| 50% | $77.89 | +$10.89 |
| 75% | $78.27 | +$11.27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $96.45 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $78.65 | −$17.80 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $78.65 | $96.45 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $25.21 | — |
| 9 | $77.13 | $31.18 | — |
| 8.5 | $35.64 | $24.96 | — |
| 8 | $43.60 | $22.31 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $16.99 | $29.99 |
| 7 | $22.84 | $8.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $14.99 | — |
| 6 | $26.28 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $19.99 | — |
| 5 | $14.51 | — | — |
| 2 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 1 | $59.86 | — | — |
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Grading Scizor — FAQ
Is Scizor worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scizor sells for $78.65 against $17.00 raw: a $61.65 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.13) 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 Scizor worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scizor (Wizards Black Star Promos 33) sells for about $78.65 versus $17.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scizor?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $96.45, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scizor need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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