Is Absol worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Absol brings $39.95 versus $0.16 raw — a $39.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.16
- PSA 10
- $39.95
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 250×
- 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 | $39.95 | +$14.79 | −$10.21 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$15.16 | −$40.16 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.16 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% | $17.49 | −$32.67 |
| 50% | $24.98 | −$25.18 |
| 75% | $32.46 | −$17.70 |
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 | $39.95 | best | 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | $39.95 |
| 9 | $10.00 |
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Grading Absol — FAQ
Is Absol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Absol brings $39.95 versus $0.16 raw — a $39.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Absol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Absol (Phantasmal Flames 063/094) sells for about $39.95 versus $0.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 250× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Absol 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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