Is Absol worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $149 against $15.74 raw: a $134 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.89) 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)
- $15.74
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $60.89
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- 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 | $149 | +$109 | +$83.52 | −$16.48 |
| PSA 9 | $60.89 | +$20.15 | −$4.85 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $99.90 | +$59.16 | +$34.16 | −$65.84 |
Net = sale price − $15.74 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% | $82.98 | +$17.24 |
| 50% | $105 | +$39.33 |
| 75% | $127 | +$61.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $1,498 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$1,363 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,498 | $135 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $291 |
| 9 | $384 | $105 | $64.04 |
| 8.5 | $112 | $37.15 | — |
| 8 | $145 | $150 | — |
| 7 | $76.99 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $18.50 | — |
| 6 | $36.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $64.90 | — | — |
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Grading Absol — FAQ
Is Absol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $149 against $15.74 raw: a $134 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.89) 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 Absol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Absol (Legend Maker 15/92) sells for about $149 versus $15.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Absol?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,498, ahead of CGC 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Absol 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 Absol break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Absol breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.89).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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