Is Cacturne worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cacturne sells for $89.99 against $0.78 raw: a $89.21 spread, 115× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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)
- $0.78
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 115×
- 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 | $89.99 | +$64.21 | +$39.21 | −$60.79 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | +$19.21 | −$5.79 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $17.07 | −$8.71 | −$33.71 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.78 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% | $56.24 | +$5.46 |
| 50% | $67.49 | +$16.71 |
| 75% | $78.74 | +$27.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $89.99 | −$108 | 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 | $89.99 | $198 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 |
| 9 | $150 | $50.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.91 |
| 8 | $50.31 | $5.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $15.50 | $8.00 |
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Grading Cacturne — FAQ
Is Cacturne worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cacturne sells for $89.99 against $0.78 raw: a $89.21 spread, 115× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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 Cacturne worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cacturne (Power Keepers 27/108) sells for about $89.99 versus $0.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 115× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cacturne?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $198, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cacturne need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cacturne breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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