Is Azelf worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Azelf sells for $214 against $11.52 raw: a $203 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.52
- PSA 10
- $214
- PSA 9
- $28.91
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $214 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.61 |
| PSA 9 | $28.91 | −$7.61 | −$32.61 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $25.69 | −$10.83 | −$35.83 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $11.52 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% | $75.22 | +$13.70 |
| 50% | $122 | +$60.00 |
| 75% | $168 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.91 | −$140 | 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 | $54.00 | $73.91 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $45.03 | — |
| 9 | $68.34 | $20.00 | $15.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.77 | — |
| 8 | $25.69 | — | — |
| 7 | $16.00 | — | — |
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Grading Azelf — FAQ
Is Azelf worth grading?
A PSA 10 Azelf sells for $214 against $11.52 raw: a $203 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. 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 (Legends Awakened 19/146) sells for about $214 versus $11.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Azelf?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $214, ahead of CGC 10 at $73.91. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Azelf break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Azelf breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.91).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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