Is Scyther worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $334 against $50.39 raw: a $284 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($71.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.39
- PSA 10
- $334
- PSA 9
- $71.08
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $334 | +$259 | +$234 | +$134 |
| PSA 9 | $71.08 | −$4.31 | −$29.31 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $48.98 | −$26.41 | −$51.41 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $50.39 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% | $137 | +$36.42 |
| 50% | $203 | +$102 |
| 75% | $268 | +$168 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $334 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $76.00 | −$258 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $75.63 | −$258 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $334 | $75.63 | $76.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $54.52 | — | — |
| 9 | $71.08 | $50.07 | — | $88.34 |
| 8.5 | — | $38.18 | — | — |
| 8 | $48.98 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $34.43 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $21.65 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
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Grading Scyther — FAQ
Is Scyther worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $334 against $50.39 raw: a $284 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($71.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Scyther worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scyther (Wizards Black Star Promos 45) sells for about $334 versus $50.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scyther?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $334, ahead of TAG 10 at $76.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scyther 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 Scyther break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scyther breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.08).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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