Is Scizor worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scizor sells for $7,143 against $189 raw: a $6,954 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($753) 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)
- $189
- PSA 10
- $7,143
- PSA 9
- $753
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $7,143 | +$6,929 | +$6,904 | +$6,804 |
| PSA 9 | $753 | +$539 | +$514 | +$414 |
| PSA 8 | $484 | +$270 | +$245 | +$145 |
Net = sale price − $189 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% | $2,351 | +$2,112 |
| 50% | $3,948 | +$3,709 |
| 75% | $5,545 | +$5,306 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $7,143 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $789 | −$6,353 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $7,143 | $789 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $499 | $1,016 | — |
| 9 | $753 | $319 | $144 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $350 | $86.00 | — |
| 8 | $484 | $100 | $250 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $144 | — | — |
| 7 | $76.51 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $95.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $253 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $40.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $31.94 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $128 | — | — |
| 4 | $180 | — | — | $177 |
| 3.5 | — | $70.00 | — | — |
| 3 | — | $42.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $127 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $150 | — | — | — |
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Grading Scizor — FAQ
Is Scizor worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scizor sells for $7,143 against $189 raw: a $6,954 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($753) 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 Scizor worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scizor (Aquapolis H21/H32) sells for about $7,143 versus $189 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scizor?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $7,143, ahead of CGC 10 at $789. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scizor 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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