Is Natu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Natu sells for $143 against $4.29 raw: a $139 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.16) 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)
- $4.29
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $31.16
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $143 | +$114 | +$89.16 | −$10.84 |
| PSA 9 | $31.16 | +$1.87 | −$23.13 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $60.12 | +$30.83 | +$5.83 | −$94.17 |
Net = sale price − $4.29 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% | $59.23 | +$4.94 |
| 50% | $87.30 | +$33.01 |
| 75% | $115 | +$61.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $202 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$164 | 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 | $202 | $38.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $67.08 | — |
| 9 | $62.14 | $14.95 | $106 |
| 8.5 | — | $48.87 | — |
| 8 | $60.12 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $21.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.24 | — | — |
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Grading Natu — FAQ
Is Natu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Natu sells for $143 against $4.29 raw: a $139 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.16) 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 Natu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Natu (Skyridge 80/144) sells for about $143 versus $4.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Natu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $202, ahead of CGC 10 at $38.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Natu 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.
What gem rate makes grading Natu break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Natu breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.16).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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