Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $2,187 against $6.10 raw: a $2,180 spread, 358× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.72) 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)
- $6.10
- PSA 10
- $2,187
- PSA 9
- $56.72
- Gem premium
- 358×
- 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 | $2,187 | +$2,155 | +$2,130 | +$2,030 |
| PSA 9 | $56.72 | +$25.62 | +$0.62 | −$99.38 |
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | −$10.60 | −$35.60 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $6.10 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% | $589 | +$533 |
| 50% | $1,122 | +$1,066 |
| 75% | $1,654 | +$1,598 |
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 | $2,187 | best | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,187 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $56.72 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 | — |
| 8 | $20.50 | $17.50 | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — | — |
| 6 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | — | $0.99 |
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Grading Reshiram — FAQ
Is Reshiram worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $2,187 against $6.10 raw: a $2,180 spread, 358× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.72) 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 (BW Black Star Promos BW23) sells for about $2,187 versus $6.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 358× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
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?
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