Is コクーン worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 コクーン brings $200 versus $150 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.52) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $14.52
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $200 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $14.52 | −$160 | −$185 | −$285 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $60.89 | −$139 |
| 50% | $107 | −$92.74 |
| 75% | $154 | −$46.37 |
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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.99 | −$176 | 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 | $200 | $23.99 |
| 9 | $14.52 | — |
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Grading コクーン — FAQ
Is コクーン worth grading?
A PSA 10 コクーン brings $200 versus $150 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.52) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 コクーン worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 コクーン (ホロンの研究塔 002/086) sells for about $200 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for コクーン?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $200, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does コクーン 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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