Is Acerola's Mischief worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 183/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief brings $93.64 versus $33.20 raw — a $60.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.10) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.20
- PSA 10
- $93.64
- PSA 9
- $29.10
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $93.64 | +$35.44 | +$10.44 | −$89.56 |
| PSA 9 | $29.10 | −$29.10 | −$54.10 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $23.99 | −$34.21 | −$59.21 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $33.20 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% | $45.23 | −$37.97 |
| 50% | $61.37 | −$21.83 |
| 75% | $77.51 | −$5.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $147 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.64 | −$52.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $85.44 | −$61.06 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $38.51 | −$108 | 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 | $93.64 | $38.51 | $147 | $85.44 | $55.67 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $75.30 | — | — |
| 9 | $29.10 | $20.50 | — | $43.69 | — |
| 8 | $23.99 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.50 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $16.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Acerola's Mischief — FAQ
Is Acerola's Mischief worth grading?
A PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief brings $93.64 versus $33.20 raw — a $60.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.10) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Acerola's Mischief (Mega Evolution 183/132) sells for about $93.64 versus $33.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Acerola's Mischief?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $147, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Acerola's Mischief need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Acerola's Mischief break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Acerola's Mischief breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.10).
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