Is Registeel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Registeel sells for $354 against $4.23 raw: a $349 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.91) 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)
- $4.23
- PSA 10
- $354
- PSA 9
- $54.91
- Gem premium
- 84×
- 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 | $354 | +$324 | +$299 | +$199 |
| PSA 9 | $54.91 | +$25.68 | +$0.68 | −$99.32 |
| PSA 8 | $109 | +$79.93 | +$54.93 | −$45.07 |
Net = sale price − $4.23 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% | $130 | +$75.33 |
| 50% | $204 | +$150 |
| 75% | $279 | +$225 |
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 | $354 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $275 | −$78.18 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $354 | $275 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $39.90 | — |
| 9 | $54.91 | $19.03 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $21.00 | — |
| 8 | $109 | $40.00 | $67.58 |
| 7 | $74.45 | — | — |
| 6 | $110 | $5.50 | — |
| 5 | $89.99 | — | — |
| 1 | $89.92 | — | — |
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Grading Registeel — FAQ
Is Registeel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Registeel sells for $354 against $4.23 raw: a $349 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.91) 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 Registeel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Registeel (Holon Phantoms 29/110) sells for about $354 versus $4.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 84× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Registeel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $354, ahead of CGC 10 at $275. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Registeel 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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