Is Spoink worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spoink sells for $180 against $0.50 raw: a $180 spread, 360× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.53) 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)
- $0.50
- PSA 10
- $180
- PSA 9
- $47.53
- Gem premium
- 360×
- 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 | $180 | +$155 | +$130 | +$29.50 |
| PSA 9 | $47.53 | +$22.03 | −$2.97 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $62.55 | +$37.05 | +$12.05 | −$87.95 |
Net = sale price − $0.50 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% | $80.65 | +$30.15 |
| 50% | $114 | +$63.27 |
| 75% | $147 | +$96.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.62 | −$128 | 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 | $180 | $51.62 |
| 9.5 | — | $29.99 |
| 9 | $25.95 | $24.99 |
| 8 | $62.55 | $4.00 |
| 5 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Spoink — FAQ
Is Spoink worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spoink sells for $180 against $0.50 raw: a $180 spread, 360× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.53) 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 Spoink worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spoink (Dragon 73/97) sells for about $180 versus $0.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 360× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spoink?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $180, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spoink 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 Spoink break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spoink breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.53).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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