Is Stantler worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 102/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stantler brings $35.07 versus $7.91 raw — a $27.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.91
- PSA 10
- $35.07
- PSA 9
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $35.07 | +$2.16 | −$22.84 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $18.00 | −$14.91 | −$39.91 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$25.91 | −$50.91 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $7.91 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% | $22.27 | −$35.64 |
| 50% | $26.54 | −$31.38 |
| 75% | $30.80 | −$27.11 |
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 | $378 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.30 | −$303 | 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 | $378 | $74.30 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $199 | $45.32 | $150 |
| 8.5 | $33.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $83.00 | $14.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $38.00 | — |
| 7 | $13.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $26.00 | — | — |
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Grading Stantler — FAQ
Is Stantler worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stantler brings $35.07 versus $7.91 raw — a $27.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Stantler worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stantler (Skyridge 102/144) sells for about $35.07 versus $7.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stantler?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $378, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stantler 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.
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