Is Shaymin worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $228 against $5.80 raw: a $222 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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)
- $5.80
- PSA 10
- $228
- PSA 9
- $39.95
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $228 | +$197 | +$172 | +$72.20 |
| PSA 9 | $39.95 | +$9.15 | −$15.85 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $26.02 | −$4.78 | −$29.78 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $5.80 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% | $86.96 | +$31.16 |
| 50% | $134 | +$78.17 |
| 75% | $181 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $59.00 | −$169 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $8.00 | −$220 | 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 | $228 | $8.00 | $59.00 |
| 9 | $39.95 | $39.99 | — |
| 8 | $26.02 | — | — |
| 6 | $24.75 | — | — |
| 5 | $10.98 | — | — |
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Grading Shaymin — FAQ
Is Shaymin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $228 against $5.80 raw: a $222 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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 38/127) sells for about $228 versus $5.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $228, ahead of BGS 10 at $59.00. 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 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.95).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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