Is Unown worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Unown sells for $194 against $43.30 raw: a $151 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) 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)
- $43.30
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $105
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $194 | +$126 | +$101 | +$0.69 |
| PSA 9 | $105 | +$37.03 | +$12.03 | −$87.97 |
| PSA 8 | $40.96 | −$27.34 | −$52.34 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $43.30 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% | $127 | +$34.20 |
| 50% | $150 | +$56.36 |
| 75% | $172 | +$78.53 |
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 | $194 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$64.04 | 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 | $194 | $130 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.99 |
| 9 | $105 | $39.99 |
| 8 | $40.96 | — |
| 7 | $32.55 | — |
| 6 | $22.99 | — |
| 3 | $22.50 | — |
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Grading Unown — FAQ
Is Unown worth grading?
A PSA 10 Unown sells for $194 against $43.30 raw: a $151 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) 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 Unown worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Unown (Unseen Forces Y/28) sells for about $194 versus $43.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Unown?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $194, ahead of CGC 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Unown 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?
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