Is Moltres worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $69.95 against $2.96 raw: a $66.99 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.96
- PSA 10
- $69.95
- PSA 9
- $11.52
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $69.95 | +$41.99 | +$16.99 | −$83.01 |
| PSA 9 | $11.52 | −$16.44 | −$41.44 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $10.02 | −$17.94 | −$42.94 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.96 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% | $26.13 | −$26.83 |
| 50% | $40.73 | −$12.23 |
| 75% | $55.34 | +$2.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $85.21 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.80 | −$74.41 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $85.21 | $10.80 | $25.51 |
| 9 | $12.34 | $30.99 | — |
| 8 | $10.02 | — | — |
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Grading Moltres — FAQ
Is Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moltres sells for $69.95 against $2.96 raw: a $66.99 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Moltres worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moltres (Phantasmal Flames 014/094) sells for about $69.95 versus $2.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moltres?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $85.21, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moltres 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.
What gem rate makes grading Moltres break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Moltres breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.52).
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