Is Celebi ☆ worth grading?
Pokémon · Crystal Guardians · 100/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Celebi ☆ sells for $15,988 against $950 raw: a $15,038 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,452) 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)
- $950
- PSA 10
- $15,988
- PSA 9
- $4,452
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $15,988 | +$15,013 | +$14,988 | +$14,888 |
| PSA 9 | $4,452 | +$3,477 | +$3,452 | +$3,352 |
| PSA 8 | $6,087 | +$5,112 | +$5,087 | +$4,987 |
Net = sale price − $950 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% | $7,336 | +$6,336 |
| 50% | $10,220 | +$9,220 |
| 75% | $13,104 | +$12,104 |
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 | $15,988 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12,103 | −$3,885 | 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.
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Grading Celebi ☆ — FAQ
Is Celebi ☆ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Celebi ☆ sells for $15,988 against $950 raw: a $15,038 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,452) 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 Celebi ☆ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Celebi ☆ (Crystal Guardians 100/100) sells for about $15,988 versus $950 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Celebi ☆?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $15,988, ahead of CGC 10 at $12,103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Celebi ☆ 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.
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