Is Cacturne δ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 104× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cacturne δ sells for $211 against $2.04 raw: a $209 spread, 104× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.04
- PSA 10
- $211
- PSA 9
- $23.50
- Gem premium
- 104×
- 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 | $211 | +$184 | +$159 | +$59.31 |
| PSA 9 | $23.50 | −$3.54 | −$28.54 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $42.20 | +$15.16 | −$9.84 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $2.04 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% | $70.46 | +$18.42 |
| 50% | $117 | +$65.38 |
| 75% | $164 | +$112 |
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 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | −$55.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $16.00 | −$195 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $211 | $156 | $16.00 |
| 9 | $196 | $42.44 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | — |
| 8 | $42.20 | — | — |
| 7 | $23.53 | — | — |
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Grading Cacturne δ — FAQ
Is Cacturne δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cacturne δ sells for $211 against $2.04 raw: a $209 spread, 104× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cacturne δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cacturne δ (Crystal Guardians 15/100) sells for about $211 versus $2.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 104× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cacturne δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $211, ahead of CGC 10 at $156. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cacturne δ 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 Cacturne δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cacturne δ breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.50).
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