Is Castform worth grading?
Pokémon · Hidden Legends · 30/101 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Castform sells for $150 against $2.77 raw: a $147 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $2.77
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $150 | +$122 | +$97.23 | −$2.77 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$4.23 | −$20.77 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $7.54 | −$20.23 | −$45.23 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.77 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% | $61.50 | +$8.73 |
| 50% | $91.00 | +$38.23 |
| 75% | $121 | +$67.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.31 | −$67.69 | 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.
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Grading Castform — FAQ
Is Castform worth grading?
A PSA 10 Castform sells for $150 against $2.77 raw: a $147 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Castform worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Castform (Hidden Legends 30/101) sells for about $150 versus $2.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Castform?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $150, ahead of CGC 10 at $82.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Castform 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 Castform break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Castform breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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