Is Blissey worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Blissey brings $50.94 versus $12.65 raw — a $38.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.65
- PSA 10
- $50.94
- PSA 9
- $37.14
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $50.94 | +$13.29 | −$11.71 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $37.14 | −$0.51 | −$25.51 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $29.92 | −$7.73 | −$32.73 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $12.65 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% | $40.59 | −$22.06 |
| 50% | $44.04 | −$18.61 |
| 75% | $47.49 | −$15.16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $50.94 | −$204 | 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 | $50.94 | $255 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $99.99 | — |
| 9 | $132 | $75.85 | $48.02 |
| 8.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 8 | $45.96 | — | — |
| 7 | $19.00 | $13.00 | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | — |
| 5 | $27.56 | — | — |
| 4 | $39.99 | — | $9.00 |
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Grading Blissey — FAQ
Is Blissey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blissey brings $50.94 versus $12.65 raw — a $38.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Blissey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blissey (Aquapolis 6/147) sells for about $50.94 versus $12.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blissey?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $255, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blissey 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.
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