Is Latios worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Latios sells for $941 against $5.12 raw: a $936 spread, 184× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($305) 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)
- $5.12
- PSA 10
- $941
- PSA 9
- $305
- Gem premium
- 184×
- 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 | $941 | +$911 | +$886 | +$786 |
| PSA 9 | $305 | +$275 | +$250 | +$150 |
| PSA 8 | $17.00 | −$13.12 | −$38.12 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.12 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% | $464 | +$409 |
| 50% | $623 | +$568 |
| 75% | $782 | +$727 |
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 | $941 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$691 | 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 | $597 | $250 |
| 9 | $70.73 | $39.96 |
| 8 | $148 | $15.00 |
| 5 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Latios — FAQ
Is Latios worth grading?
A PSA 10 Latios sells for $941 against $5.12 raw: a $936 spread, 184× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($305) 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 Latios worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Latios (Great Encounters 23/106) sells for about $941 versus $5.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 184× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Latios?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $941, ahead of CGC 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Latios 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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