Is Tornadus worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tornadus brings $40.00 versus $0.14 raw — a $39.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.14
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $19.35
- Gem premium
- 286×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$14.86 | −$10.14 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $19.35 | −$5.79 | −$30.79 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $12.19 | −$12.95 | −$37.95 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.14 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% | $24.51 | −$25.63 |
| 50% | $29.68 | −$20.46 |
| 75% | $34.84 | −$15.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.50 | −$37.50 | 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 | $50.00 | $12.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $5.99 | — |
| 9 | $19.35 | $21.05 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $8.50 |
| 8 | $12.19 | — | — |
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Grading Tornadus — FAQ
Is Tornadus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tornadus brings $40.00 versus $0.14 raw — a $39.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tornadus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tornadus (White Flare 078/086) sells for about $40.00 versus $0.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 286× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tornadus?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tornadus 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.
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