Is Professor Oak's Research worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Professor Oak's Research sells for $197 against $0.92 raw: a $197 spread, 215× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.23) 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)
- $0.92
- PSA 10
- $197
- PSA 9
- $30.23
- Gem premium
- 215×
- 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 | $197 | +$172 | +$147 | +$46.51 |
| PSA 9 | $30.23 | +$4.31 | −$20.69 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $1,725 | +$1,699 | +$1,674 | +$1,574 |
Net = sale price − $0.92 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% | $72.03 | +$21.11 |
| 50% | $114 | +$62.91 |
| 75% | $156 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $197 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$167 | 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 | $197 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
| 9 | $30.23 | $12.49 | $8.50 |
| 8 | $20.38 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 5 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Professor Oak's Research — FAQ
Is Professor Oak's Research worth grading?
A PSA 10 Professor Oak's Research sells for $197 against $0.92 raw: a $197 spread, 215× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.23) 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 Professor Oak's Research worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Professor Oak's Research (Dragon Frontiers 80/101) sells for about $197 versus $0.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 215× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Professor Oak's Research?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $197, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Professor Oak's Research 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 Professor Oak's Research break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Professor Oak's Research breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.23).
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