Is Xatu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Xatu sells for $49.92 against $2.80 raw: a $47.12 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.16) 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)
- $2.80
- PSA 10
- $49.92
- PSA 9
- $35.16
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $49.92 | +$22.12 | −$2.88 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $35.16 | +$7.36 | −$17.64 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$20.80 | −$45.80 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.80 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% | $38.85 | −$13.95 |
| 50% | $42.54 | −$10.26 |
| 75% | $46.23 | −$6.57 |
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 | $49.92 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.66 | −$13.26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.00 | $20.42 |
| 9.5 | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | $28.88 | — |
| 8 | $7.00 | $4.49 |
| 7.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 7 | — | $7.00 |
| 5.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | $1.75 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $4.53 |
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Grading Xatu — FAQ
Is Xatu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Xatu sells for $49.92 against $2.80 raw: a $47.12 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.16) 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 Xatu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Xatu (Neo Discovery 52/75) sells for about $49.92 versus $2.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Xatu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.92, ahead of CGC 10 at $36.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Xatu 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?
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