Is Spark worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Spark brings $36.77 versus $7.72 raw — a $29.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.72
- PSA 10
- $36.77
- PSA 9
- $15.16
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $36.77 | +$4.05 | −$20.95 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $15.16 | −$17.56 | −$42.56 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $11.62 | −$21.10 | −$46.10 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.72 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% | $20.56 | −$37.16 |
| 50% | $25.97 | −$31.75 |
| 75% | $31.37 | −$26.35 |
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 | $36.77 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.85 | −$23.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1.00 | −$35.77 | 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 | BGS | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.77 | $12.85 | — | $1.00 | $59.40 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.00 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $15.16 | $1.99 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $11.62 | — | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $2.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Spark — FAQ
Is Spark worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spark brings $36.77 versus $7.72 raw — a $29.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Spark worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spark (Pokémon GO 085/078) sells for about $36.77 versus $7.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spark?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.77, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spark 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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