Is Shaymin worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $3,850 against $15.63 raw: a $3,834 spread, 246× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.95) 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)
- $15.63
- PSA 10
- $3,850
- PSA 9
- $59.95
- Gem premium
- 246×
- 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 | $3,850 | +$3,809 | +$3,784 | +$3,684 |
| PSA 9 | $59.95 | +$19.32 | −$5.68 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $32.82 | −$7.81 | −$32.81 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $15.63 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% | $1,007 | +$942 |
| 50% | $1,955 | +$1,889 |
| 75% | $2,902 | +$2,837 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $3,850 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$3,790 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,850 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $49.79 | — |
| 9 | $57.02 | $11.59 | $9.00 |
| 8.5 | — | — | $12.03 |
| 8 | $35.89 | — | — |
| 7 | $39.00 | $8.00 | — |
| 6 | $16.76 | — | — |
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Grading Shaymin — FAQ
Is Shaymin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $3,850 against $15.63 raw: a $3,834 spread, 246× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.95) 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 Shaymin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin (Platinum 15/127) sells for about $3,850 versus $15.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 246× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,850, ahead of CGC 10 at $60.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin 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.
What gem rate makes grading Shaymin break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaymin breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.95).
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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