Is Sceptile worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sceptile sells for $53.26 against $21.07 raw: a $32.19 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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)
- $21.07
- PSA 10
- $53.26
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $53.26 | +$7.19 | −$17.81 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | +$55.59 | +$30.59 | −$69.41 |
| PSA 8 | $50.94 | +$4.87 | −$20.13 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $21.07 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% | $89.56 | +$18.49 |
| 50% | $77.46 | +$6.39 |
| 75% | $65.36 | −$5.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $11,542 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.40 | −$11,455 | 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.
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Grading Sceptile — FAQ
Is Sceptile worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sceptile sells for $53.26 against $21.07 raw: a $32.19 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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 Sceptile worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sceptile (POP Series 1 4/17) sells for about $53.26 versus $21.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sceptile?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $11,542, ahead of CGC 10 at $86.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sceptile 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 Sceptile break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sceptile breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $102).
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