Is Togekiss worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 235/217 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Togekiss sells for $43.74 against $2.98 raw: a $40.76 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.77) 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)
- $2.98
- PSA 10
- $43.74
- PSA 9
- $12.77
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $43.74 | +$15.76 | −$9.24 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $12.77 | −$15.21 | −$40.21 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$17.99 | −$42.99 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.98 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% | $20.51 | −$32.47 |
| 50% | $28.26 | −$24.72 |
| 75% | $36.00 | −$16.98 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $69.53 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $43.74 | −$25.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.65 | −$42.88 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Ascended Heroes cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Togekiss — FAQ
Is Togekiss worth grading?
A PSA 10 Togekiss sells for $43.74 against $2.98 raw: a $40.76 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.77) 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 Togekiss worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Togekiss (Ascended Heroes 235/217) sells for about $43.74 versus $2.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Togekiss?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $69.53, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Togekiss need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
