Is Toxtricity worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Toxtricity sells for $268 against $10.68 raw: a $257 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.35) 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)
- $10.68
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $35.35
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $268 | +$232 | +$207 | +$107 |
| PSA 9 | $35.35 | −$0.33 | −$25.33 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $8.01 | −$27.67 | −$52.67 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $10.68 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% | $93.53 | +$32.85 |
| 50% | $152 | +$91.03 |
| 75% | $210 | +$149 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $165 | −$103 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $186 | $165 |
| 9 | $35.35 | — |
| 8 | $42.92 | — |
| 7 | $20.57 | — |
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Grading Toxtricity — FAQ
Is Toxtricity worth grading?
A PSA 10 Toxtricity sells for $268 against $10.68 raw: a $257 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($35.35) 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 Toxtricity worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Toxtricity (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 017) sells for about $268 versus $10.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Toxtricity?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $268, ahead of TAG 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Toxtricity need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Toxtricity break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Toxtricity breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.35).
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