Is Latias worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Latias sells for $1,869 against $46.71 raw: a $1,823 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,869) 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)
- $46.71
- PSA 9
- $1,869
- PSA 9
- $1,869
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $1,869 | +$1,798 | +$1,773 | +$1,673 |
| PSA 9 | $1,869 | +$1,798 | +$1,773 | +$1,673 |
| PSA 8 | $68.18 | −$3.53 | −$28.53 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $46.71 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% | $1,869 | +$1,773 |
| 50% | $1,869 | +$1,773 |
| 75% | $1,869 | +$1,773 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $1,869 | $75.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $89.91 |
| 8 | $179 | $87.82 |
| 7 | $163 | — |
| 6 | $150 | — |
| 5 | $90.85 | — |
| 1 | $89.99 | — |
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Grading Latias — FAQ
Is Latias worth grading?
A PSA 9 Latias sells for $1,869 against $46.71 raw: a $1,823 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,869) 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.
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