Is Suicune worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Suicune sells for $1,225 against $49.51 raw: a $1,175 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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)
- $49.51
- PSA 10
- $1,225
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $1,225 | +$1,150 | +$1,125 | +$1,025 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | +$40.18 | +$15.18 | −$84.82 |
| PSA 8 | $44.00 | −$30.51 | −$55.51 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $49.51 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% | $392 | +$293 |
| 50% | $670 | +$570 |
| 75% | $947 | +$848 |
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 | $1,225 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$1,075 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,225 | $6.51 | — |
| 9 | $115 | $99.78 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $120 | — |
| 8 | $107 | $52.88 | — |
| 7 | $64.93 | $13.00 | $31.00 |
| 5 | $35.43 | — | — |
| 4 | $11.00 | — | — |
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Grading Suicune — FAQ
Is Suicune worth grading?
A PSA 10 Suicune sells for $1,225 against $49.51 raw: a $1,175 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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 Suicune worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Suicune (POP Series 2 4/17) sells for about $1,225 versus $49.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Suicune?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,225, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Suicune 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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