Is Mothim worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mothim sells for $99.65 against $0.65 raw: a $99.00 spread, 153× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.59) 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)
- $0.65
- PSA 10
- $99.65
- PSA 9
- $31.59
- Gem premium
- 153×
- 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 | $99.65 | +$74.00 | +$49.00 | −$51.00 |
| PSA 9 | $31.59 | +$5.94 | −$19.06 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $35.13 | +$9.48 | −$15.52 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $0.65 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% | $48.61 | −$2.04 |
| 50% | $65.62 | +$14.97 |
| 75% | $82.64 | +$31.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $99.65 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$73.65 | 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 | $99.65 | $26.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 9 | $71.68 | $15.10 |
| 8.5 | — | $74.00 |
| 8 | $145 | $13.93 |
| 7.5 | — | $2.00 |
| 7 | $38.28 | $12.28 |
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Grading Mothim — FAQ
Is Mothim worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mothim sells for $99.65 against $0.65 raw: a $99.00 spread, 153× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.59) 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 Mothim worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mothim (Majestic Dawn 42/100) sells for about $99.65 versus $0.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 153× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mothim?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $99.65, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mothim 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mothim break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mothim breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.59).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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