Is Aurorus worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aurorus sells for $80.52 against $2.44 raw: a $78.08 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.80) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.44
- PSA 10
- $80.52
- PSA 9
- $35.80
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $80.52 | +$53.08 | +$28.08 | −$71.92 |
| PSA 9 | $35.80 | +$8.36 | −$16.64 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $4.25 | −$23.19 | −$48.19 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.44 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% | $46.98 | −$5.46 |
| 50% | $58.16 | +$5.72 |
| 75% | $69.34 | +$16.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $80.52 | −$74.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.68 | −$133 | 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 | CGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $80.52 | $21.68 | $155 | $17.86 |
| 9 | $35.80 | $7.20 | $22.99 | — |
| 8 | $4.25 | — | — | $14.46 |
| 7 | $9.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Aurorus — FAQ
Is Aurorus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aurorus sells for $80.52 against $2.44 raw: a $78.08 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.80) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Aurorus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aurorus (Perfect Order 092/088) sells for about $80.52 versus $2.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aurorus?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aurorus 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.
What gem rate makes grading Aurorus break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aurorus breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.80).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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