Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $93.33 against $0.96 raw: a $92.37 spread, 97× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.08) 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)
- $0.96
- PSA 10
- $93.33
- PSA 9
- $27.08
- Gem premium
- 97×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $93.33 | +$67.37 | +$42.37 | −$57.63 |
| PSA 9 | $27.08 | +$1.12 | −$23.88 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $39.95 | +$13.99 | −$11.01 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $0.96 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% | $43.64 | −$7.32 |
| 50% | $60.20 | +$9.24 |
| 75% | $76.77 | +$25.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $93.33 | −$6.66 | 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.
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Grading Reshiram — FAQ
Is Reshiram worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $93.33 against $0.96 raw: a $92.37 spread, 97× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.08) 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 Reshiram worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reshiram (Next Destinies 21/99) sells for about $93.33 versus $0.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 97× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram 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.
What gem rate makes grading Reshiram break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reshiram breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.08).
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