Is Solrock worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Solrock sells for $250 against $1.40 raw: a $249 spread, 179× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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)
- $1.40
- CGC 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $165
- Gem premium
- 179×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $250 | +$224 | +$199 | +$98.60 |
| PSA 9 | $165 | +$139 | +$114 | +$13.60 |
| PSA 8 | $50.80 | +$24.40 | −$0.60 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $186 | +$135 |
| 50% | $208 | +$156 |
| 75% | $229 | +$177 |
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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $17.00 | −$233 | 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 | — | $250 | $17.00 |
| 9 | $165 | — | $3.99 |
| 8 | $50.80 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $27.93 | — |
| 7 | $35.88 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $29.66 | — |
| 6 | $49.86 | — | — |
| 5 | $24.00 | — | — |
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Grading Solrock — FAQ
Is Solrock worth grading?
A CGC 10 Solrock sells for $250 against $1.40 raw: a $249 spread, 179× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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 Solrock?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $250, ahead of TAG 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Solrock 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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