Is Oracle worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 138/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Oracle sells for $74.37 against $19.07 raw: a $55.30 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.54) 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)
- $19.07
- PSA 10
- $74.37
- PSA 9
- $74.54
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $74.37 | +$30.30 | +$5.30 | −$94.70 |
| PSA 9 | $74.54 | +$30.47 | +$5.47 | −$94.53 |
| PSA 8 | $40.92 | −$3.15 | −$28.15 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $19.07 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% | $74.50 | +$5.43 |
| 50% | $74.46 | +$5.39 |
| 75% | $74.41 | +$5.34 |
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 | $1,330 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | −$1,160 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,330 | $170 |
| 9.5 | — | $77.72 |
| 9 | $284 | $13.00 |
| 8.5 | $133 | $29.00 |
| 8 | $40.92 | — |
| 7 | $16.46 | — |
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Grading Oracle — FAQ
Is Oracle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Oracle sells for $74.37 against $19.07 raw: a $55.30 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.54) 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 Oracle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Oracle (Skyridge 138/144) sells for about $74.37 versus $19.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Oracle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,330, ahead of CGC 10 at $170. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Oracle 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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