Is Fan Rotom worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 250/217 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Fan Rotom brings $38.88 versus $2.57 raw — a $36.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.57
- PSA 10
- $38.88
- PSA 9
- $18.45
- 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 | $38.88 | +$11.31 | −$13.69 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $18.45 | −$9.12 | −$34.12 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.58 | −$12.99 | −$37.99 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.57 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% | $23.56 | −$29.01 |
| 50% | $28.66 | −$23.91 |
| 75% | $33.77 | −$18.80 |
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 | $52.50 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $38.88 | −$13.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.15 | −$29.35 | 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 Fan Rotom — FAQ
Is Fan Rotom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fan Rotom brings $38.88 versus $2.57 raw — a $36.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Fan Rotom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fan Rotom (Ascended Heroes 250/217) sells for about $38.88 versus $2.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fan Rotom?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $52.50, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fan Rotom 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.
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