Is Glaceon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Glaceon sells for $349 against $316 raw: a $32.97 spread, 1.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($463) 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)
- $316
- PSA 10
- $349
- PSA 9
- $463
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $349 | +$7.97 | −$17.03 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $463 | +$121 | +$96.33 | −$3.67 |
| PSA 8 | $195 | −$146 | −$171 | −$271 |
Net = sale price − $316 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% | $434 | +$67.99 |
| 50% | $406 | +$39.65 |
| 75% | $378 | +$11.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $349 | −$151 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $349 | $135 | — | — |
| 9 | $500 | $160 | $134 | $115 |
| 8.5 | $198 | $74.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $29.02 | $132 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $34.80 | — | — |
| 7 | $33.97 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.43 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $22.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Glaceon — FAQ
Is Glaceon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glaceon sells for $349 against $316 raw: a $32.97 spread, 1.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($463) 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 Glaceon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glaceon (Majestic Dawn 5/100) sells for about $349 versus $316 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glaceon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $500, ahead of PSA 10 at $349. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glaceon need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Glaceon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Glaceon breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $463).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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