Is Relic Hunter worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 120/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Relic Hunter sells for $91.33 against $13.92 raw: a $77.41 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.92) 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)
- $13.92
- PSA 10
- $91.33
- PSA 9
- $49.92
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $91.33 | +$52.41 | +$27.41 | −$72.59 |
| PSA 9 | $49.92 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $26.88 | −$12.04 | −$37.04 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $13.92 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% | $60.27 | −$3.65 |
| 50% | $70.63 | +$6.70 |
| 75% | $80.98 | +$17.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $401 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $205 | −$196 | 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 | $205 | $401 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $22.00 | — |
| 9 | $18.84 | $150 | $150 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 8 | $26.88 | $20.00 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — | — |
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Grading Relic Hunter — FAQ
Is Relic Hunter worth grading?
A PSA 10 Relic Hunter sells for $91.33 against $13.92 raw: a $77.41 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.92) 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 Relic Hunter worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Relic Hunter (Skyridge 120/144) sells for about $91.33 versus $13.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Relic Hunter?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $401, ahead of PSA 10 at $205. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Relic Hunter 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.
What gem rate makes grading Relic Hunter break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Relic Hunter breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.92).
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