Is Misty's Seel worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Heroes · 88/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Seel sells for $138 against $4.38 raw: a $134 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.01) 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)
- $4.38
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $35.01
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $138 | +$109 | +$83.88 | −$16.12 |
| PSA 9 | $35.01 | +$5.63 | −$19.37 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $10.43 | −$18.95 | −$43.95 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.38 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% | $60.82 | +$6.44 |
| 50% | $86.63 | +$32.25 |
| 75% | $112 | +$58.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $70.49 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$35.49 | 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.
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Grading Misty's Seel — FAQ
Is Misty's Seel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Seel sells for $138 against $4.38 raw: a $134 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.01) 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 Misty's Seel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Seel (Gym Heroes 88/132) sells for about $138 versus $4.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Seel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $70.49, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Seel 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 Seel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Seel breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.01).
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