Is Wailmer worth grading?
Pokémon · Ruby & Sapphire · 48/109 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 55× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wailmer sells for $76.00 against $1.37 raw: a $74.63 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $76.00
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $76.00 | +$49.63 | +$24.63 | −$75.37 |
| PSA 8 | $144 | +$118 | +$92.63 | −$7.37 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.99 | −$16.01 | 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 | $76.00 | $59.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | $108 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 8 | $144 | $8.00 |
| 7 | $61.69 | — |
| 5 | $37.95 | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Ruby & Sapphire cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Wailmer — FAQ
Is Wailmer worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wailmer sells for $76.00 against $1.37 raw: a $74.63 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Wailmer worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wailmer (Ruby & Sapphire 48/109) sells for about $76.00 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wailmer?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wailmer 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.
Check my card free