Is Misty's Starmie worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Starmie sells for $332 against $11.13 raw: a $321 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.40) 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)
- $11.13
- PSA 10
- $332
- PSA 9
- $54.40
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $332 | +$296 | +$271 | +$171 |
| PSA 9 | $54.40 | +$18.27 | −$6.73 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $24.14 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $11.13 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% | $124 | +$62.75 |
| 50% | $193 | +$132 |
| 75% | $263 | +$202 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $332 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.19 | −$285 | 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 | $69.75 | $47.19 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $18.45 | $27.00 |
| 9 | $19.96 | $9.00 | — |
| 8 | $32.48 | — | — |
| 7 | $7.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $14.00 | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Starmie — FAQ
Is Misty's Starmie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Starmie sells for $332 against $11.13 raw: a $321 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.40) 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 Starmie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Starmie (Gym Heroes 56/132) sells for about $332 versus $11.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Starmie?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $332, ahead of CGC 10 at $47.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Starmie 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 Starmie break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Starmie breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.40).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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