Is Electivire worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Electivire sells for $742 against $17.06 raw: a $725 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.25) 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)
- $17.06
- PSA 10
- $742
- PSA 9
- $62.25
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $742 | +$700 | +$675 | +$575 |
| PSA 9 | $62.25 | +$20.19 | −$4.81 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $25.61 | −$16.45 | −$41.45 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $17.06 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% | $232 | +$165 |
| 50% | $402 | +$335 |
| 75% | $572 | +$505 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $742 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.57 | −$643 | 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 | $742 | $99.57 |
| 9.5 | — | $20.50 |
| 9 | $287 | $29.88 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.92 |
| 8 | $21.09 | $8.00 |
| 7 | $11.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 6 | $24.99 | — |
| 4 | $40.00 | — |
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Grading Electivire — FAQ
Is Electivire worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electivire sells for $742 against $17.06 raw: a $725 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.25) 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 Electivire worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electivire (Diamond & Pearl 3/130) sells for about $742 versus $17.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electivire?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $742, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electivire 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.
What gem rate makes grading Electivire break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Electivire breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.25).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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