Is Alakazam worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alakazam sells for $1,324 against $60.86 raw: a $1,263 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($362) 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)
- $60.86
- PSA 10
- $1,324
- PSA 9
- $362
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $1,324 | +$1,238 | +$1,213 | +$1,113 |
| PSA 9 | $362 | +$276 | +$251 | +$151 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | +$64.38 | +$39.38 | −$60.62 |
Net = sale price − $60.86 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% | $603 | +$492 |
| 50% | $843 | +$732 |
| 75% | $1,084 | +$973 |
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 | $1,324 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,012 | −$312 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,324 | $1,012 | — | — | $308 |
| 9.5 | — | $189 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $266 | $189 | $164 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $69.99 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $92.23 | $49.21 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $14.98 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $11.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $47.35 | — | — | $32.19 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $45.64 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $59.99 | — | — | $24.87 | — |
| 2 | $22.50 | — | — | — | $20.64 |
| 1 | $36.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Alakazam — FAQ
Is Alakazam worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alakazam sells for $1,324 against $60.86 raw: a $1,263 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($362) 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 Alakazam worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alakazam (Mysterious Treasures 2/123) sells for about $1,324 versus $60.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alakazam?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,324, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,012. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alakazam 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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