Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $112 against $14.71 raw: a $97.00 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.84) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.71
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $31.84
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $112 | +$72.00 | +$47.00 | −$53.00 |
| PSA 9 | $31.84 | −$7.87 | −$32.87 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $32.16 | −$7.55 | −$32.55 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $14.71 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% | $51.81 | −$12.90 |
| 50% | $71.77 | +$7.06 |
| 75% | $91.74 | +$27.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$32.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $49.00 | −$95.02 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $47.47 | −$96.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$99.02 | 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 $112 against $14.71 raw: a $97.00 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.84) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. 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 (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sells for about $112 versus $14.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $144, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.84).
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