Is Scyther worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $4,193 against $30.76 raw: a $4,163 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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)
- $30.76
- PSA 10
- $4,193
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 | $4,193 | +$4,138 | +$4,113 | +$4,013 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | +$64.74 | +$39.74 | −$60.26 |
| PSA 8 | $39.76 | −$16.00 | −$41.00 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $30.76 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% | $1,139 | +$1,058 |
| 50% | $2,157 | +$2,076 |
| 75% | $3,175 | +$3,094 |
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 | $4,193 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$4,087 | 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 | $4,193 | $106 |
| 9.5 | — | $100 |
| 9 | $121 | $52.65 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | $39.76 | $20.09 |
| 7.5 | — | $7.00 |
| 7 | $32.67 | $10.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 6 | $24.87 | — |
| 5 | $18.50 | — |
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Grading Scyther — FAQ
Is Scyther worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $4,193 against $30.76 raw: a $4,163 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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 Scyther worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scyther (Platinum 130/127) sells for about $4,193 versus $30.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 136× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scyther?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,193, ahead of CGC 10 at $106. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scyther 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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