Is Acerola's Mischief worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief brings $40.96 versus $1.85 raw — a $39.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.85
- PSA 10
- $40.96
- PSA 9
- $15.64
- 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 | $40.96 | +$14.11 | −$10.89 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.64 | −$11.21 | −$36.21 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.87 | −$14.98 | −$39.98 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.85 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% | $21.97 | −$29.88 |
| 50% | $28.30 | −$23.55 |
| 75% | $34.63 | −$17.22 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $40.96 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $40.00 | −$0.96 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $26.92 | −$14.04 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.96 | $26.92 | — | $40.00 | $27.49 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.80 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.64 | $11.51 | — | $16.19 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.75 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $11.87 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $13.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Acerola's Mischief — FAQ
Is Acerola's Mischief worth grading?
A PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief brings $40.96 versus $1.85 raw — a $39.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief (Mega Evolution 165/132) sells for about $40.96 versus $1.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Acerola's Mischief?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.96, ahead of TAG 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Acerola's Mischief 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.
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