Is Scyther worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $1000 against $4.09 raw: a $996 spread, 244× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.46) 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)
- $4.09
- PSA 10
- $1000
- PSA 9
- $33.46
- Gem premium
- 244×
- 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 | $1000 | +$971 | +$946 | +$846 |
| PSA 9 | $33.46 | +$4.37 | −$20.63 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $44.03 | +$14.94 | −$10.06 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $4.09 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% | $275 | +$221 |
| 50% | $517 | +$463 |
| 75% | $758 | +$704 |
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 | $3,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $151 | −$2,849 | 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 | $3,000 | $151 |
| 9 | $299 | $59.27 |
| 8.5 | — | $38.26 |
| 8 | $119 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $69.99 |
| 7 | $91.00 | — |
| 6 | $67.68 | — |
| 5 | $63.00 | — |
| 4 | $69.73 | — |
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Grading Scyther — FAQ
Is Scyther worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $1000 against $4.09 raw: a $996 spread, 244× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.46) 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 Scyther worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scyther (FireRed & LeafGreen 29/112) sells for about $1000 versus $4.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 244× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scyther?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scyther 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 Scyther break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scyther breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.46).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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