Is Staryu worth grading?
Pokémon · Delta Species · 85/113 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Staryu brings $59.99 versus $31.50 raw — a $28.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.50
- PSA 10
- $59.99
- PSA 9
- $4.00
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $59.99 | +$3.49 | −$21.51 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $4.00 | −$52.50 | −$77.50 | −$178 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$46.51 | −$71.51 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $31.50 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% | $18.00 | −$63.50 |
| 50% | $32.00 | −$49.50 |
| 75% | $45.99 | −$35.51 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $739 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.75 | −$679 | 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 | $739 | $59.75 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.01 |
| 9 | $53.62 | $33.36 |
| 8.5 | $23.00 | $13.00 |
| 8 | $56.00 | — |
| 7 | $64.68 | — |
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Grading Staryu — FAQ
Is Staryu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Staryu brings $59.99 versus $31.50 raw — a $28.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Staryu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Staryu (Delta Species 85/113) sells for about $59.99 versus $31.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Staryu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $739, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Staryu 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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