Is Nuzleaf worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nuzleaf sells for $637 against $1.82 raw: a $635 spread, 350× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.61) 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)
- $1.82
- PSA 10
- $637
- PSA 9
- $47.61
- Gem premium
- 350×
- 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 | $637 | +$610 | +$585 | +$485 |
| PSA 9 | $47.61 | +$20.79 | −$4.21 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $43.92 | +$17.10 | −$7.90 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $1.82 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% | $195 | +$143 |
| 50% | $342 | +$290 |
| 75% | $489 | +$438 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $637 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.79 | −$557 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $637 | $79.79 | — |
| 9 | $47.61 | $17.83 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | $4.00 |
| 8 | $43.92 | — | — |
| 7 | $22.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $21.41 | — | — |
| 5 | $32.99 | — | — |
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Grading Nuzleaf — FAQ
Is Nuzleaf worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nuzleaf sells for $637 against $1.82 raw: a $635 spread, 350× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.61) 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 Nuzleaf worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nuzleaf (Crystal Guardians 39/100) sells for about $637 versus $1.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 350× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nuzleaf?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $637, ahead of CGC 10 at $79.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nuzleaf 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 Nuzleaf break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nuzleaf breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.61).
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