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Is Unown [Y] worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Revelation · 40/64 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Unown [Y] brings $33.29 versus $5.29 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.29
- PSA 10
- $33.29
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $33.29 | +$3.00 | −$22.00 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$10.30 | −$35.30 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $24.37 | −$5.92 | −$30.92 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.29 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% | $23.31 | −$31.98 |
| 50% | $26.64 | −$28.65 |
| 75% | $29.96 | −$25.32 |
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 | $39.08 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.84 | −$5.24 | 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 | $39.08 | $33.84 | — |
| 9 | $39.91 | $16.00 | $9.00 |
| 8.5 | $54.74 | — | — |
| 8 | $24.37 | — | — |
| 4 | $13.50 | — | — |
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Grading Unown [Y] — FAQ
Is Unown [Y] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Unown [Y] brings $33.29 versus $5.29 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Unown [Y] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Unown [Y] (Neo Revelation 40/64) sells for about $33.29 versus $5.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Unown [Y]?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.08, ahead of CGC 10 at $33.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Unown [Y] 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.
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