Is Scyther worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Scyther sells for $500 against $1.50 raw: a $499 spread, 333× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.91) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 9
- $500
- PSA 9
- $43.91
- Gem premium
- 333×
- 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 9 | $500 | +$474 | +$449 | +$349 |
| PSA 9 | $43.91 | +$17.41 | −$7.59 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $34.90 | +$8.40 | −$16.60 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $158 | +$106 |
| 50% | $272 | +$220 |
| 75% | $386 | +$334 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $500 | $74.79 |
| 8.5 | — | $49.99 |
| 8 | $3.00 | — |
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Grading Scyther — FAQ
Is Scyther worth grading?
A PSA 9 Scyther sells for $500 against $1.50 raw: a $499 spread, 333× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.91) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Scyther break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scyther breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.91).
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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