Is Skarmory worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Skarmory sells for $1,268 against $27.77 raw: a $1,240 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($176) 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)
- $27.77
- PSA 10
- $1,268
- PSA 9
- $176
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $1,268 | +$1,215 | +$1,190 | +$1,090 |
| PSA 9 | $176 | +$123 | +$98.16 | −$1.84 |
| PSA 8 | $65.51 | +$12.74 | −$12.26 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $27.77 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% | $449 | +$371 |
| 50% | $722 | +$644 |
| 75% | $995 | +$917 |
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 | $1,268 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $183 | −$1,084 | 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 | BGS | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $100 | $183 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $99.99 | — | — |
| 9 | $41.84 | $72.93 | $120 | $34.72 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $65.51 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $110 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $40.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Skarmory — FAQ
Is Skarmory worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skarmory sells for $1,268 against $27.77 raw: a $1,240 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($176) 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 Skarmory worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skarmory (Delta Species 55/113) sells for about $1,268 versus $27.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skarmory?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,268, ahead of CGC 10 at $183. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skarmory 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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