Is Onix worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Onix sells for $96.42 against $0.94 raw: a $95.48 spread, 103× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.98) 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)
- $0.94
- PSA 10
- $96.42
- PSA 9
- $47.98
- Gem premium
- 103×
- 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 | $96.42 | +$70.48 | +$45.48 | −$54.52 |
| PSA 9 | $47.98 | +$22.04 | −$2.96 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $11.52 | −$14.42 | −$39.42 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 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% | $60.09 | +$9.15 |
| 50% | $72.20 | +$21.26 |
| 75% | $84.31 | +$33.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $256 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$30.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $10.00 | −$246 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $256 | $225 | — | $10.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $150 | — | — |
| 9 | $187 | $48.87 | $103 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $31.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $22.07 | $21.05 | — | — |
| 7 | $11.67 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $19.72 | $14.99 | — | — |
| 4 | $28.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Onix — FAQ
Is Onix worth grading?
A PSA 10 Onix sells for $96.42 against $0.94 raw: a $95.48 spread, 103× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.98) 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 Onix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Onix (Team Rocket Returns 69/109) sells for about $96.42 versus $0.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 103× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Onix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $256, ahead of CGC 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Onix 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 Onix break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Onix breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.98).
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