Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A ACE 10 Reshiram sells for $177 against $5.25 raw: a $171 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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)
- $5.25
- ACE 10
- $177
- PSA 9
- $119
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 — ACE 10 | $177 | +$146 | +$121 | +$21.33 |
| PSA 9 | $119 | +$88.48 | +$63.48 | −$36.52 |
| PSA 8 | $52.06 | +$21.81 | −$3.19 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $5.25 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% | $133 | +$77.94 |
| 50% | $148 | +$92.41 |
| 75% | $162 | +$107 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Reshiram — FAQ
Is Reshiram worth grading?
A ACE 10 Reshiram sells for $177 against $5.25 raw: a $171 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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.
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