Is Root Fossil worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Root Fossil sells for $163 against $4.37 raw: a $158 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $4.37
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $163 | +$133 | +$108 | +$8.13 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$6.63 | −$18.37 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $4.37 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% | $67.63 | +$13.26 |
| 50% | $99.25 | +$44.88 |
| 75% | $131 | +$76.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.00 | −$158 | 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 | $163 | $5.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | $36.00 | $15.00 |
| 5 | $5.50 | — |
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Grading Root Fossil — FAQ
Is Root Fossil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Root Fossil sells for $163 against $4.37 raw: a $158 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 Root Fossil worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Root Fossil (Holon Phantoms 93/110) sells for about $163 versus $4.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Root Fossil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $163, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Root Fossil 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 Root Fossil break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Root Fossil breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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