Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $673 against $7.30 raw: a $665 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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)
- $7.30
- PSA 10
- $673
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 92×
- 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 | $673 | +$640 | +$615 | +$515 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | +$98.14 | +$73.14 | −$26.86 |
| PSA 8 | $16.54 | −$15.76 | −$40.76 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $7.30 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% | $266 | +$209 |
| 50% | $402 | +$344 |
| 75% | $537 | +$480 |
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 | $673 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$622 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $280 | $51.00 |
| 9 | $99.83 | — |
| 8 | $14.00 | — |
| 7 | $250 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 6 | $105 | — |
| 1 | $12.00 | — |
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Grading Reshiram — FAQ
Is Reshiram worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $673 against $7.30 raw: a $665 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($130) 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 (Plasma Freeze 17/116) sells for about $673 versus $7.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 92× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $673, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram 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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