Is Ralts worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ralts sells for $49.21 against $2.45 raw: a $46.76 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($149) 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)
- $2.45
- PSA 10
- $49.21
- PSA 9
- $149
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $49.21 | +$21.76 | −$3.24 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $149 | +$122 | +$96.91 | −$3.09 |
| PSA 8 | $55.01 | +$27.56 | +$2.56 | −$97.44 |
Net = sale price − $2.45 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% | $124 | +$71.87 |
| 50% | $99.29 | +$46.84 |
| 75% | $74.25 | +$21.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $4,750 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $127 | −$4,623 | 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 | $4,750 | $127 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.45 |
| 9 | $149 | $42.12 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.99 |
| 8 | $55.01 | $33.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $19.99 |
| 5 | $4.00 | — |
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Grading Ralts — FAQ
Is Ralts worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ralts sells for $49.21 against $2.45 raw: a $46.76 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($149) 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 Ralts worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ralts (Ruby & Sapphire 68/109) sells for about $49.21 versus $2.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ralts?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,750, ahead of CGC 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ralts 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 Ralts break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ralts breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $149).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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