Is Wailmer worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wailmer sells for $178 against $0.75 raw: a $177 spread, 237× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($92.71) 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)
- $0.75
- PSA 10
- $178
- PSA 9
- $92.71
- Gem premium
- 237×
- 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 | $178 | +$152 | +$127 | +$27.25 |
| PSA 9 | $92.71 | +$66.96 | +$41.96 | −$58.04 |
Net = sale price − $0.75 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% | $114 | +$63.28 |
| 50% | $135 | +$84.60 |
| 75% | $157 | +$106 |
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 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.98 | −$155 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $178 | $22.98 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $28.00 | $47.76 |
| 9 | $92.71 | $14.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
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Grading Wailmer — FAQ
Is Wailmer worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wailmer sells for $178 against $0.75 raw: a $177 spread, 237× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($92.71) 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 Wailmer worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wailmer (Great Encounters 58/106) sells for about $178 versus $0.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 237× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wailmer?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $178, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wailmer 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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