Is Ralts worth grading?
Pokémon · Emerald · 61/106 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ralts sells for $269 against $1.64 raw: a $268 spread, 164× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.01) 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)
- $1.64
- PSA 10
- $269
- PSA 9
- $91.01
- Gem premium
- 164×
- 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 | $269 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
| PSA 9 | $91.01 | +$64.37 | +$39.37 | −$60.63 |
| PSA 8 | $62.45 | +$35.81 | +$10.81 | −$89.19 |
Net = sale price − $1.64 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% | $136 | +$83.91 |
| 50% | $180 | +$128 |
| 75% | $225 | +$173 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $269 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$130 | 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 | $269 | $139 |
| 9 | $91.01 | $79.88 |
| 8 | $62.45 | — |
| 6 | $9.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Ralts — FAQ
Is Ralts worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ralts sells for $269 against $1.64 raw: a $268 spread, 164× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.01) 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 Ralts worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ralts (Emerald 61/106) sells for about $269 versus $1.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 164× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ralts?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $269, ahead of CGC 10 at $139. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ralts 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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