Is Azelf worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Azelf sells for $5,000 against $18.92 raw: a $4,981 spread, 264× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($254) 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)
- $18.92
- PSA 10
- $5,000
- PSA 9
- $254
- Gem premium
- 264×
- 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 | $5,000 | +$4,956 | +$4,931 | +$4,831 |
| PSA 9 | $254 | +$210 | +$185 | +$85.47 |
| PSA 8 | $54.92 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $18.92 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% | $1,441 | +$1,372 |
| 50% | $2,627 | +$2,558 |
| 75% | $3,814 | +$3,745 |
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 | $5,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $136 | −$4,864 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,000 | $136 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $2.42 | — |
| 9 | $18.00 | $44.02 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $41.95 | $26.00 |
| 8 | $54.92 | $10.00 | $16.00 |
| 7.5 | $12.26 | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | $24.42 | — | — |
| 3 | $12.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $8.00 | — | — |
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Grading Azelf — FAQ
Is Azelf worth grading?
A PSA 10 Azelf sells for $5,000 against $18.92 raw: a $4,981 spread, 264× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($254) 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 Azelf worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Azelf (Mysterious Treasures 4/123) sells for about $5,000 versus $18.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 264× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Azelf?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Azelf 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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