Is Umbreon ☆ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Umbreon ☆ sells for $359 against $83.97 raw: a $275 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($97.32) 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)
- $83.97
- PSA 10
- $359
- PSA 9
- $97.32
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Oct 7, 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 | $359 | +$250 | +$225 | +$125 |
| PSA 9 | $97.32 | −$11.65 | −$36.65 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $83.65 | −$25.32 | −$50.32 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $83.97 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% | $163 | +$28.66 |
| 50% | $228 | +$93.97 |
| 75% | $293 | +$159 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $628 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $402 | −$226 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $359 | −$270 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $167 | −$461 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | −$476 | 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 Umbreon ☆ — FAQ
Is Umbreon ☆ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umbreon ☆ sells for $359 against $83.97 raw: a $275 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($97.32) 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 Umbreon ☆ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umbreon ☆ (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sells for about $359 versus $83.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Oct 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umbreon ☆?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $628, ahead of TAG 10 at $402. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umbreon ☆ need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Umbreon ☆ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Umbreon ☆ breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $97.32).
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