Is Misty's Cloyster worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Cloyster sells for $130 against $25.81 raw: a $104 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.55) 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)
- $25.81
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $72.55
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $130 | +$78.85 | +$53.85 | −$46.15 |
| PSA 9 | $72.55 | +$21.74 | −$3.26 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $34.31 | −$16.50 | −$41.50 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $25.81 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% | $86.83 | +$11.02 |
| 50% | $101 | +$25.29 |
| 75% | $115 | +$39.57 |
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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.26 | −$88.40 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $77.64 | $41.26 | — |
| 9 | $20.89 | $15.00 | $21.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $16.99 | — |
| 8 | $11.89 | $14.00 | — |
| 7 | $31.80 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.45 | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Cloyster — FAQ
Is Misty's Cloyster worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Cloyster sells for $130 against $25.81 raw: a $104 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.55) 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 Misty's Cloyster worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Cloyster (Gym Heroes 29/132) sells for about $130 versus $25.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Cloyster?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $130, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Cloyster 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 Misty's Cloyster break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Cloyster breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.55).
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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