Is Erika's Gloom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Erika's Gloom sells for $209 against $7.59 raw: a $201 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.84) 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)
- $7.59
- PSA 10
- $209
- PSA 9
- $32.84
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $209 | +$176 | +$151 | +$50.96 |
| PSA 9 | $32.84 | +$0.25 | −$24.75 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $26.84 | −$5.75 | −$30.75 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $7.59 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% | $76.77 | +$19.18 |
| 50% | $121 | +$63.11 |
| 75% | $165 | +$107 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $209 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.73 | −$183 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $209 | $25.73 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $22.41 |
| 9 | $23.13 | $10.29 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $28.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $20.63 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.19 | — | — |
| 5 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Erika's Gloom — FAQ
Is Erika's Gloom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Erika's Gloom sells for $209 against $7.59 raw: a $201 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.84) 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 Erika's Gloom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Erika's Gloom (Gym Heroes 45/132) sells for about $209 versus $7.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Erika's Gloom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $209, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Erika's Gloom 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 Erika's Gloom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Erika's Gloom breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.84).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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