Is Misty's Staryu worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 92/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Staryu sells for $76.42 against $3.47 raw: a $72.95 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.77) 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)
- $3.47
- PSA 10
- $76.42
- PSA 9
- $32.77
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $76.42 | +$47.95 | +$22.95 | −$77.05 |
| PSA 9 | $32.77 | +$4.30 | −$20.70 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $15.29 | −$13.18 | −$38.18 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.47 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% | $43.68 | −$9.79 |
| 50% | $54.59 | +$1.13 |
| 75% | $65.51 | +$12.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.32 | −$250 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$270 | 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 | $300 | $16.00 | $30.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
| 9 | $26.01 | $12.97 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $18.97 | — |
| 8 | $18.00 | $4.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 | — |
| 7 | $20.00 | $6.00 | — |
| 6 | $16.99 | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Staryu — FAQ
Is Misty's Staryu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Staryu sells for $76.42 against $3.47 raw: a $72.95 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.77) 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 Staryu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Staryu (Gym Challenge 92/132) sells for about $76.42 versus $3.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Staryu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $300, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Staryu 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 Staryu break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Staryu breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.77).
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