Is Shaymin-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaymin-EX sells for $1,756 against $49.69 raw: a $1,706 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($191) 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)
- $49.69
- PSA 10
- $1,756
- PSA 9
- $191
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $1,756 | +$1,681 | +$1,656 | +$1,556 |
| PSA 9 | $191 | +$117 | +$91.59 | −$8.41 |
| PSA 8 | $73.82 | −$0.87 | −$25.87 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $49.69 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% | $583 | +$483 |
| 50% | $974 | +$874 |
| 75% | $1,365 | +$1,265 |
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 | $1,756 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $370 | −$1,386 | 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 | BGS | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,756 | $370 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $140 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $191 | $101 | $37.62 | — | $140 |
| 8.5 | $73.61 | $43.22 | $90.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $73.82 | $44.95 | $45.60 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $25.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $52.34 | — | — | $35.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $17.15 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $32.58 | $18.98 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $35.84 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $54.44 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $22.91 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $81.50 | — | — | — | — |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Shaymin-EX — FAQ
Is Shaymin-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin-EX sells for $1,756 against $49.69 raw: a $1,706 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($191) 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 Shaymin-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin-EX (Legendary Treasures RC21/RC25) sells for about $1,756 versus $49.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,756, ahead of CGC 10 at $370. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin-EX 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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