Is Mesprit worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mesprit sells for $3,720 against $16.17 raw: a $3,704 spread, 230× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($161) 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)
- $16.17
- PSA 10
- $3,720
- PSA 9
- $161
- Gem premium
- 230×
- 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 | $3,720 | +$3,679 | +$3,654 | +$3,554 |
| PSA 9 | $161 | +$120 | +$94.68 | −$5.32 |
| PSA 8 | $22.10 | −$19.07 | −$44.07 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $16.17 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% | $1,051 | +$984 |
| 50% | $1,940 | +$1,874 |
| 75% | $2,830 | +$2,764 |
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 | $3,720 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$3,578 | 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 | $3,720 | $142 |
| 9.5 | — | $150 |
| 9 | $25.00 | $15.66 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $31.54 | $13.98 |
| 7 | $22.35 | $4.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $9.99 |
| 6 | $3.00 | — |
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Grading Mesprit — FAQ
Is Mesprit worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mesprit sells for $3,720 against $16.17 raw: a $3,704 spread, 230× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($161) 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 Mesprit worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mesprit (Mysterious Treasures 14/123) sells for about $3,720 versus $16.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 230× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mesprit?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,720, ahead of CGC 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mesprit 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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