Is Skarmory worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Skarmory sells for $351 against $28.60 raw: a $322 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.22) 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)
- $28.60
- PSA 10
- $351
- PSA 9
- $74.22
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $351 | +$297 | +$272 | +$172 |
| PSA 9 | $74.22 | +$20.62 | −$4.38 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $39.45 | −$14.15 | −$39.15 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $28.60 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% | $143 | +$64.78 |
| 50% | $213 | +$134 |
| 75% | $282 | +$203 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $351 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$243 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$327 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $72.99 | $48.66 | $24.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 9 | $26.02 | $16.00 | — |
| 8.5 | $48.37 | $16.20 | — |
| 8 | $30.53 | $15.00 | — |
| 7 | $15.90 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $7.50 | — |
| 6 | $30.98 | — | — |
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Grading Skarmory — FAQ
Is Skarmory worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skarmory sells for $351 against $28.60 raw: a $322 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.22) 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 Skarmory worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skarmory (Neo Revelation 23/64) sells for about $351 versus $28.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skarmory?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $351, ahead of CGC 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skarmory 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 Skarmory break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Skarmory breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.22).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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