Is Sableye worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sableye sells for $2,087 against $55.52 raw: a $2,031 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($244) 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)
- $55.52
- PSA 10
- $2,087
- PSA 9
- $244
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $2,087 | +$2,006 | +$1,981 | +$1,881 |
| PSA 9 | $244 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.87 |
| PSA 8 | $99.31 | +$18.79 | −$6.21 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $55.52 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% | $705 | +$599 |
| 50% | $1,166 | +$1,060 |
| 75% | $1,626 | +$1,521 |
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 | $2,087 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $163 | −$1,924 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $249 | $155 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $65.00 | $205 | — | — |
| 9 | $995 | $30.08 | $55.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $103 | $90.00 | $34.00 | — | $232 |
| 8 | $44.00 | $131 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.43 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $17.30 | — | — | $15.00 | — |
| 6 | $150 | $15.50 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $1.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $37.49 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $22.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $25.92 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $159 | $475 | — | — | — |
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Grading Sableye — FAQ
Is Sableye worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sableye sells for $2,087 against $55.52 raw: a $2,031 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($244) 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 Sableye worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sableye (Crystal Guardians 10/100) sells for about $2,087 versus $55.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sableye?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,087, ahead of CGC 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sableye 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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