Is Shelgon worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shelgon sells for $510 against $1.88 raw: a $508 spread, 271× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.55) 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)
- $1.88
- PSA 10
- $510
- PSA 9
- $62.55
- Gem premium
- 271×
- 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 | $510 | +$483 | +$458 | +$358 |
| PSA 9 | $62.55 | +$35.67 | +$10.67 | −$89.33 |
| PSA 8 | $8.52 | −$18.36 | −$43.36 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.88 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% | $174 | +$123 |
| 50% | $286 | +$234 |
| 75% | $398 | +$346 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $530 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $510 | −$20.00 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $82.00 | $530 | — |
| 9 | $22.00 | $82.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $2.26 |
| 8 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $21.00 | — |
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Grading Shelgon — FAQ
Is Shelgon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shelgon sells for $510 against $1.88 raw: a $508 spread, 271× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.55) 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 Shelgon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shelgon (Dragon Vault 7/20) sells for about $510 versus $1.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 271× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shelgon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $530, ahead of PSA 10 at $510. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shelgon 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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