Is Moltres worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $328 against $4.50 raw: a $324 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.49) 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)
- $4.50
- PSA 10
- $328
- PSA 9
- $87.49
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | $328 | +$299 | +$274 | +$174 |
| PSA 9 | $87.49 | +$57.99 | +$32.99 | −$67.01 |
| PSA 8 | $16.03 | −$13.47 | −$38.47 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $4.50 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% | $148 | +$93.13 |
| 50% | $208 | +$153 |
| 75% | $268 | +$213 |
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 | $328 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $179 | −$149 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $156 | $179 | — |
| 9 | $80.24 | $17.95 | $31.56 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.07 | — |
| 8 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $19.97 | — | — |
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Grading Moltres — FAQ
Is Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $328 against $4.50 raw: a $324 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.49) 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 (Legendary Treasures 22/113) sells for about $328 versus $4.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moltres?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $328, ahead of CGC 10 at $179. 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?
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