Is Spheal worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Spheal sells for $73.00 against $2.13 raw: a $70.87 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.00) 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)
- $2.13
- PSA 9
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $73.00
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 9 | $73.00 | +$45.87 | +$20.87 | −$79.13 |
| PSA 9 | $73.00 | +$45.87 | +$20.87 | −$79.13 |
| PSA 8 | $17.93 | −$9.20 | −$34.20 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $73.00 | +$20.87 |
| 50% | $73.00 | +$20.87 |
| 75% | $73.00 | +$20.87 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $16.02 | −$23.98 | 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 | — | $16.02 | $40.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $31.00 | — |
| 9 | $18.84 | $62.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $69.87 |
| 8 | $17.93 | — | — |
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Grading Spheal — FAQ
Is Spheal worth grading?
A PSA 9 Spheal sells for $73.00 against $2.13 raw: a $70.87 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.00) 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.
Which grading company is best for Spheal?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spheal need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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