Is Beldum worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Beldum sells for $140 against $5.46 raw: a $135 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.12) 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)
- $5.46
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $62.12
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $140 | +$110 | +$84.88 | −$15.12 |
| PSA 9 | $62.12 | +$31.66 | +$6.66 | −$93.34 |
| PSA 8 | $44.49 | +$14.03 | −$10.97 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $5.46 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% | $81.67 | +$26.22 |
| 50% | $101 | +$45.77 |
| 75% | $121 | +$65.33 |
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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.82 | −$128 | 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 | $140 | $12.82 |
| 9.5 | — | $99.51 |
| 9 | $62.12 | $43.86 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.01 |
| 8 | $44.49 | $17.92 |
| 7 | $16.50 | — |
| 6 | $37.00 | — |
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Grading Beldum — FAQ
Is Beldum worth grading?
A PSA 10 Beldum sells for $140 against $5.46 raw: a $135 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.12) 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 Beldum worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Beldum (Nintendo Black Star Promos 022) sells for about $140 versus $5.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Beldum?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $140, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Beldum 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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