Is Paras worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paras sells for $29.00 against $1.54 raw: a $27.46 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.00) 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)
- $1.54
- PSA 10
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $29.00 | +$2.46 | −$22.54 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $46.00 | +$19.46 | −$5.54 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | +$2.46 | −$22.54 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $1.54 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% | $41.75 | −$9.79 |
| 50% | $37.50 | −$14.04 |
| 75% | $33.25 | −$18.29 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $53.67 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $29.00 | −$24.67 | 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 | $29.00 | $53.67 | — |
| 9 | $38.00 | $40.90 | $1.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $29.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — | — |
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Grading Paras — FAQ
Is Paras worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paras sells for $29.00 against $1.54 raw: a $27.46 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.00) 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 Paras worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paras (FireRed & LeafGreen 72/112) sells for about $29.00 versus $1.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paras?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $53.67, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paras need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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