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Is Unown [S] worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Destiny · 87/105 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Unown [S] brings $37.54 versus $9.77 raw — a $27.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.77
- PSA 10
- $37.54
- PSA 9
- $32.60
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $37.54 | +$2.77 | −$22.23 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $32.60 | −$2.17 | −$27.17 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $20.41 | −$14.36 | −$39.36 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $9.77 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% | $33.84 | −$25.93 |
| 50% | $35.07 | −$24.70 |
| 75% | $36.30 | −$23.46 |
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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.78 | −$76.44 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $112 | $18.67 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $24.00 | — |
| 9 | $20.45 | $9.99 | $12.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.99 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $24.92 | — | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $12.00 | — | — |
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Grading Unown [S] — FAQ
Is Unown [S] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Unown [S] brings $37.54 versus $9.77 raw — a $27.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Unown [S] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Unown [S] (Neo Destiny 87/105) sells for about $37.54 versus $9.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Unown [S]?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $112, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Unown [S] 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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