Is Holon Circle worth grading?
Pokémon · Crystal Guardians · 79/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Holon Circle sells for $210 against $0.71 raw: a $209 spread, 296× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.11) 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)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $210
- PSA 9
- $39.11
- Gem premium
- 296×
- 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 | $210 | +$184 | +$159 | +$59.29 |
| PSA 9 | $39.11 | +$13.40 | −$11.60 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $15.56 | −$10.15 | −$35.15 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $81.83 | +$31.12 |
| 50% | $125 | +$73.85 |
| 75% | $167 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.99 | −$195 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $210 | $14.99 |
| 9 | $39.11 | $25.42 |
| 8 | $15.56 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 4 | $12.00 | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Crystal Guardians cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Holon Circle — FAQ
Is Holon Circle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Holon Circle sells for $210 against $0.71 raw: a $209 spread, 296× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.11) 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 Holon Circle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Holon Circle (Crystal Guardians 79/100) sells for about $210 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 296× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Holon Circle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $210, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Holon Circle 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 Holon Circle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Holon Circle breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.11).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free