Is Sceptile worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sceptile sells for $117 against $2.55 raw: a $115 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($251) 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)
- $2.55
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $251
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $117 | +$89.70 | +$64.70 | −$35.30 |
| PSA 9 | $251 | +$223 | +$198 | +$98.49 |
| PSA 8 | $151 | +$124 | +$98.75 | −$1.25 |
Net = sale price − $2.55 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% | $218 | +$165 |
| 50% | $184 | +$132 |
| 75% | $151 | +$98.15 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.20 | −$33.05 | 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 | $117 | $84.20 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $178 |
| 9 | $251 | $19.00 | — |
| 8.5 | $168 | $34.96 | — |
| 8 | $114 | $54.99 | — |
| 7 | $24.93 | $11.00 | — |
| 6 | $13.99 | — | — |
| 5 | $19.00 | — | — |
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Grading Sceptile — FAQ
Is Sceptile worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sceptile sells for $117 against $2.55 raw: a $115 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($251) 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 Sceptile worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sceptile (Stormfront 10/100) sells for about $117 versus $2.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sceptile?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $117, ahead of CGC 10 at $84.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sceptile 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?
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