Is Cobalion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cobalion sells for $1,318 against $62.32 raw: a $1,256 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($141) 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)
- $62.32
- PSA 10
- $1,318
- PSA 9
- $141
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $1,318 | +$1,231 | +$1,206 | +$1,106 |
| PSA 9 | $141 | +$53.43 | +$28.43 | −$71.57 |
| PSA 8 | $67.52 | −$19.80 | −$44.80 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $62.32 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% | $435 | +$323 |
| 50% | $729 | +$617 |
| 75% | $1,024 | +$911 |
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 | $1,318 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $398 | −$920 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,318 | $398 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $84.31 | — | — |
| 9 | $141 | $59.74 | $88.69 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $34.87 | — | — |
| 8 | $67.52 | — | — | $18.14 |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $25.49 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Cobalion — FAQ
Is Cobalion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cobalion sells for $1,318 against $62.32 raw: a $1,256 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($141) 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 Cobalion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cobalion (Noble Victories 100/101) sells for about $1,318 versus $62.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cobalion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,318, ahead of CGC 10 at $398. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cobalion 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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