Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1450× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $276 against $0.19 raw: a $275 spread, 1450× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.23) 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)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $276
- PSA 9
- $15.23
- Gem premium
- 1450×
- As of
- Sep 8, 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 | $276 | +$250 | +$225 | +$125 |
| PSA 9 | $15.23 | −$9.96 | −$34.96 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.11 | −$13.08 | −$38.08 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $80.31 | +$30.13 |
| 50% | $145 | +$95.21 |
| 75% | $210 | +$160 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $276 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $83.00 | −$193 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $13.00 | −$263 | 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.
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Grading Reshiram — FAQ
Is Reshiram worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $276 against $0.19 raw: a $275 spread, 1450× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.23) 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 Reshiram worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reshiram (Phantasmal Flames 017/094) sells for about $276 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1450× premium as of Sep 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $276, ahead of TAG 10 at $83.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram 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 Reshiram break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reshiram breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.23).
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