Is Altaria worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Altaria sells for $2,543 against $11.14 raw: a $2,532 spread, 228× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.41) 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)
- $11.14
- PSA 10
- $2,543
- PSA 9
- $91.41
- Gem premium
- 228×
- 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 | $2,543 | +$2,507 | +$2,482 | +$2,382 |
| PSA 9 | $91.41 | +$55.27 | +$30.27 | −$69.73 |
| PSA 8 | $34.61 | −$1.53 | −$26.53 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $11.14 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% | $704 | +$643 |
| 50% | $1,317 | +$1,256 |
| 75% | $1,930 | +$1,869 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,543 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$2,393 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,543 | $150 |
| 9.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 9 | $37.00 | $24.95 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $34.61 | — |
| 6 | $14.50 | — |
| 4 | $16.04 | — |
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Grading Altaria — FAQ
Is Altaria worth grading?
A PSA 10 Altaria sells for $2,543 against $11.14 raw: a $2,532 spread, 228× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.41) 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 Altaria worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Altaria (HS—Triumphant 2/102) sells for about $2,543 versus $11.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 228× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Altaria?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,543, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Altaria 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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