Is ストライク worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ストライク brings $225 versus $200 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $26.60
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $225 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $26.60 | −$198 | −$223 | −$323 |
| PSA 8 | $32.00 | −$193 | −$218 | −$318 |
Net = sale price − $200 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% | $76.20 | −$174 |
| 50% | $126 | −$124 |
| 75% | $175 | −$74.60 |
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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.22 | −$197 | 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 | $225 | $28.22 |
| 9.5 | — | $24.99 |
| 9 | $26.60 | $15.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 8 | $32.00 | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading ストライク — FAQ
Is ストライク worth grading?
A PSA 10 ストライク brings $225 versus $200 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ストライク worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ストライク (闇、そして光へ... No.123) sells for about $225 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ストライク?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $225, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ストライク 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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