Is Shuckle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shuckle sells for $51.02 against $4.46 raw: a $46.56 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.93) 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)
- $4.46
- PSA 10
- $51.02
- PSA 9
- $35.93
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $51.02 | +$21.56 | −$3.44 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $35.93 | +$6.47 | −$18.53 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $19.20 | −$10.26 | −$35.26 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $4.46 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% | $39.70 | −$14.76 |
| 50% | $43.48 | −$10.98 |
| 75% | $47.25 | −$7.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $51.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$23.02 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $44.95 | $23.00 |
| 9 | $23.44 | $16.62 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $5.01 | — |
| 8 | $10.52 | $20.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $3.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.50 | — |
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Grading Shuckle — FAQ
Is Shuckle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shuckle sells for $51.02 against $4.46 raw: a $46.56 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.93) 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 Shuckle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shuckle (Neo Genesis 72/111) sells for about $51.02 versus $4.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shuckle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.02, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shuckle 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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