Is Shining Celebi worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shining Celebi sells for $10,644 against $3,000 raw: a $7,644 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,302) 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)
- $3,000
- PSA 10
- $10,644
- PSA 9
- $3,302
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $10,644 | +$7,619 | +$7,594 | +$7,494 |
| PSA 9 | $3,302 | +$277 | +$252 | +$152 |
| PSA 8 | $1,852 | −$1,173 | −$1,198 | −$1,298 |
Net = sale price − $3,000 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% | $5,138 | +$2,088 |
| 50% | $6,973 | +$3,923 |
| 75% | $8,809 | +$5,759 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $4,869 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,391 | −$3,478 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $1,058 | −$3,811 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $959 | −$3,910 | 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.
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Grading Shining Celebi — FAQ
Is Shining Celebi worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shining Celebi sells for $10,644 against $3,000 raw: a $7,644 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,302) 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 Shining Celebi worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shining Celebi (Neo Destiny 106/105) sells for about $10,644 versus $3,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shining Celebi?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,869, ahead of SGC 10 at $1,391. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shining Celebi 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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