Is Absol worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $150 against $7.12 raw: a $143 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.87) 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)
- $7.12
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $89.87
- 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 | $150 | +$118 | +$92.88 | −$7.12 |
| PSA 9 | $89.87 | +$57.75 | +$32.75 | −$67.25 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | +$2.88 | −$22.12 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $7.12 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% | $105 | +$47.78 |
| 50% | $120 | +$62.81 |
| 75% | $135 | +$77.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$50.00 | 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 | $150 | $200 |
| 9 | $206 | $13.23 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | $65.00 | $3.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 7 | $49.00 | — |
| 6 | $29.78 | — |
| 5 | $11.60 | — |
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Grading Absol — FAQ
Is Absol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $150 against $7.12 raw: a $143 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.87) 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 Absol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Absol (Plasma Freeze 67/116) sells for about $150 versus $7.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Absol?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Absol 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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