Is Absol worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $99.99 against $9.43 raw: a $90.56 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($118) 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)
- $9.43
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $118
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$65.56 | +$40.56 | −$59.44 |
| PSA 9 | $118 | +$83.46 | +$58.46 | −$41.54 |
| PSA 8 | $54.41 | +$19.98 | −$5.02 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $9.43 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% | $113 | +$53.99 |
| 50% | $109 | +$49.51 |
| 75% | $104 | +$45.03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $234 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$134 | 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 | $99.99 | $234 | — |
| 9 | $118 | $88.74 | — |
| 8.5 | $109 | — | $151 |
| 8 | $54.41 | $15.00 | — |
| 7 | $32.97 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $14.00 | — |
| 6 | $51.00 | $69.99 | — |
| 5 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $56.00 | — | — |
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Grading Absol — FAQ
Is Absol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Absol sells for $99.99 against $9.43 raw: a $90.56 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($118) 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 (Holon Phantoms 18/110) sells for about $99.99 versus $9.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Absol?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $234, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Absol need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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