Is Aron worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $80.66 against $0.87 raw: a $79.79 spread, 93× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.00) 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)
- $0.87
- PSA 10
- $80.66
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 93×
- 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 | $80.66 | +$54.79 | +$29.79 | −$70.21 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | +$0.13 | −$24.87 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $53.40 | +$27.53 | +$2.53 | −$97.47 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 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% | $39.66 | −$11.20 |
| 50% | $53.33 | +$2.46 |
| 75% | $67.00 | +$16.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $80.66 | −$57.34 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $80.66 | $138 | $76.12 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.02 | — |
| 9 | $77.20 | $74.95 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.63 | — |
| 8 | $53.40 | — | — |
| 7 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 5 | $13.80 | — | — |
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Grading Aron — FAQ
Is Aron worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $80.66 against $0.87 raw: a $79.79 spread, 93× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.00) 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 50/109) sells for about $80.66 versus $0.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 93× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aron?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $138, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aron 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 Aron break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aron breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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