Is Aurorus worth grading?
Pokémon · Perfect Order · 092/088 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aurorus sells for $45.73 against $2.03 raw: a $43.70 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.40) 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)
- $2.03
- PSA 10
- $45.73
- PSA 9
- $20.40
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $45.73 | +$18.70 | −$6.30 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $20.40 | −$6.63 | −$31.63 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $4.25 | −$22.78 | −$47.78 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $26.73 | −$25.30 |
| 50% | $33.06 | −$18.97 |
| 75% | $39.40 | −$12.63 |
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 | $90.45 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $45.73 | −$44.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.78 | −$70.67 | 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 Aurorus — FAQ
Is Aurorus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aurorus sells for $45.73 against $2.03 raw: a $43.70 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.40) 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 Aurorus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aurorus (Perfect Order 092/088) sells for about $45.73 versus $2.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aurorus?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $90.45, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.73. 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.
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