Is Aron worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $80.98 against $0.82 raw: a $80.16 spread, 99× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.90) 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)
- $0.82
- PSA 10
- $80.98
- PSA 9
- $48.90
- Gem premium
- 99×
- 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 | $80.98 | +$55.16 | +$30.16 | −$69.84 |
| PSA 9 | $48.90 | +$23.08 | −$1.92 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $11.86 | −$13.96 | −$38.96 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.82 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% | $56.92 | +$6.10 |
| 50% | $64.94 | +$14.12 |
| 75% | $72.96 | +$22.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $80.98 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.65 | −$49.33 | 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 | $80.98 | $31.65 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $18.03 | — |
| 9 | $48.90 | $37.24 | $18.00 |
| 8 | $11.86 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
| 7 | $49.79 | — | — |
| 6 | $14.71 | $6.00 | — |
| 5 | $40.00 | — | — |
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Grading Aron — FAQ
Is Aron worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aron sells for $80.98 against $0.82 raw: a $80.16 spread, 99× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.90) 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 Aron worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aron (Crystal Guardians 44/100) sells for about $80.98 versus $0.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 99× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aron?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $80.98, ahead of CGC 10 at $31.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aron 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 Aron break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aron breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.90).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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