Is Counter Gain worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 259/217 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Counter Gain brings $30.41 versus $0.55 raw — a $29.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.55
- PSA 10
- $30.41
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $30.41 | +$4.86 | −$20.14 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.55 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $34.93 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $30.41 | −$4.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.00 | −$22.93 | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $30.41 | $12.00 | $34.93 |
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Grading Counter Gain — FAQ
Is Counter Gain worth grading?
A PSA 10 Counter Gain brings $30.41 versus $0.55 raw — a $29.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Counter Gain worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Counter Gain (Ascended Heroes 259/217) sells for about $30.41 versus $0.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Counter Gain?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $34.93, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Counter Gain 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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