Is Latios worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Latios sells for $3,500 against $27.39 raw: a $3,473 spread, 128× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($184) 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)
- $27.39
- PSA 10
- $3,500
- PSA 9
- $184
- Gem premium
- 128×
- 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 | $3,500 | +$3,448 | +$3,423 | +$3,323 |
| PSA 9 | $184 | +$131 | +$106 | +$6.19 |
| PSA 8 | $75.92 | +$23.53 | −$1.47 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $27.39 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% | $1,013 | +$935 |
| 50% | $1,842 | +$1,764 |
| 75% | $2,671 | +$2,594 |
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 | $3,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$3,250 | 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 | $3,500 | $250 |
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | $184 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $7.01 |
| 8 | $75.92 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $14.00 |
| 7 | $28.66 | $9.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 6 | $40.24 | — |
| 5 | $13.00 | — |
| 1 | $38.00 | — |
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Grading Latios — FAQ
Is Latios worth grading?
A PSA 10 Latios sells for $3,500 against $27.39 raw: a $3,473 spread, 128× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($184) 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 Latios worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Latios (Nintendo Black Star Promos 015) sells for about $3,500 versus $27.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 128× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Latios?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Latios 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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