Is Banette worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Banette sells for $1,623 against $14.50 raw: a $1,609 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.31) 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)
- $14.50
- PSA 10
- $1,623
- PSA 9
- $88.31
- Gem premium
- 112×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $1,623 | +$1,584 | +$1,559 | +$1,459 |
| PSA 9 | $88.31 | +$48.81 | +$23.81 | −$76.19 |
| PSA 8 | $35.50 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $14.50 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% | $472 | +$407 |
| 50% | $856 | +$791 |
| 75% | $1,239 | +$1,175 |
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 | $1,623 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$1,474 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,623 | $149 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $79.00 | — |
| 9 | $330 | $19.36 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $34.80 | — |
| 8 | $42.39 | $15.00 | $7.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 7 | $34.72 | $25.72 | — |
| 6 | $46.21 | — | — |
| 5 | $18.38 | — | — |
| 1 | $140 | — | — |
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Grading Banette — FAQ
Is Banette worth grading?
A PSA 10 Banette sells for $1,623 against $14.50 raw: a $1,609 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.31) 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 Banette worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Banette (Crystal Guardians 1/100) sells for about $1,623 versus $14.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 112× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Banette?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,623, ahead of CGC 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Banette 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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