Is Aron worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $150 against $3.12 raw: a $147 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.10) 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)
- $3.12
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $76.10
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $150 | +$122 | +$96.88 | −$3.12 |
| PSA 9 | $76.10 | +$47.98 | +$22.98 | −$77.02 |
| PSA 8 | $7.95 | −$20.17 | −$45.17 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.12 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% | $94.57 | +$41.45 |
| 50% | $113 | +$59.93 |
| 75% | $132 | +$78.41 |
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$50.01 | 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 | $150 | $99.99 |
| 9 | $76.10 | $35.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.65 |
| 8 | $7.95 | $16.00 |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Aron — FAQ
Is Aron worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $150 against $3.12 raw: a $147 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($76.10) 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 Aron worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aron (Ruby & Sapphire 25/109) sells for about $150 versus $3.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aron?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $150, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aron 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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