Is Remoraid worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Remoraid brings $34.95 versus $0.49 raw — a $34.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.49
- PSA 10
- $34.95
- PSA 9
- $10.31
- Gem premium
- 71×
- 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 | $34.95 | +$9.46 | −$15.54 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $10.31 | −$15.18 | −$40.18 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.76 | −$16.73 | −$41.73 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 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% | $16.47 | −$34.02 |
| 50% | $22.63 | −$27.86 |
| 75% | $28.79 | −$21.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $379 | −$2,621 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $19.94 | −$2,980 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,000 | $379 | $19.94 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.52 | — |
| 9 | $47.06 | $12.00 | $7.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.99 | — |
| 8 | $15.01 | — | — |
| 7 | $38.22 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.03 | — | — |
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Grading Remoraid — FAQ
Is Remoraid worth grading?
A PSA 10 Remoraid brings $34.95 versus $0.49 raw — a $34.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Remoraid worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Remoraid (Team Rocket Returns 73/109) sells for about $34.95 versus $0.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Remoraid?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $379. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Remoraid 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.
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