Is Poké Ball worth grading?
Pokémon · Ruby & Sapphire · 86/109 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 326× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Poké Ball sells for $150 against $0.46 raw: a $150 spread, 326× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.46
- PSA 10
- $150
- Gem premium
- 326×
- 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 | +$125 | +$99.54 | −$0.46 |
| PSA 8 | $14.95 | −$10.51 | −$35.51 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.46 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.15 | −$140 | 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.
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Grading Poké Ball — FAQ
Is Poké Ball worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poké Ball sells for $150 against $0.46 raw: a $150 spread, 326× 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 Poké Ball worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poké Ball (Ruby & Sapphire 86/109) sells for about $150 versus $0.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 326× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poké Ball?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $150, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poké Ball 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.
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