Is Starmie worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Starmie sells for $122 against $0.76 raw: a $122 spread, 161× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.04) 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)
- $0.76
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $41.04
- Gem premium
- 161×
- 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 | $122 | +$96.64 | +$71.64 | −$28.36 |
| PSA 9 | $41.04 | +$15.28 | −$9.72 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$14.76 | −$39.76 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.76 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% | $61.38 | +$10.62 |
| 50% | $81.72 | +$30.96 |
| 75% | $102 | +$51.30 |
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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.99 | −$32.41 | 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 | $122 | $89.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
| 9 | $59.04 | $34.91 | $60.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $39.86 | — | — |
| 7 | $19.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $25.10 | — | — |
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Grading Starmie — FAQ
Is Starmie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Starmie sells for $122 against $0.76 raw: a $122 spread, 161× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.04) 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 Starmie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Starmie (Hidden Legends 49/101) sells for about $122 versus $0.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 161× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Starmie?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $122, ahead of CGC 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Starmie 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 Starmie break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Starmie breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.04).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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