Is Skarmory FB worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 384× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Skarmory FB sells for $445 against $1.16 raw: a $444 spread, 384× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.16
- PSA 10
- $445
- PSA 9
- $25.02
- Gem premium
- 384×
- 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 | $445 | +$419 | +$394 | +$294 |
| PSA 9 | $25.02 | −$1.14 | −$26.14 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$11.17 | −$36.17 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.16 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% | $130 | +$78.96 |
| 50% | $235 | +$184 |
| 75% | $340 | +$289 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $445 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.10 | −$404 | 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 | $434 | $41.10 |
| 9.5 | — | $3.03 |
| 9 | $33.02 | $15.03 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.97 |
| 8 | $14.99 | $6.50 |
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Grading Skarmory FB — FAQ
Is Skarmory FB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skarmory FB sells for $445 against $1.16 raw: a $444 spread, 384× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Skarmory FB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skarmory FB (Supreme Victors 83/147) sells for about $445 versus $1.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 384× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skarmory FB?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $445, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skarmory FB 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 Skarmory FB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Skarmory FB breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.02).
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