Is Celesteela-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Celesteela-GX sells for $93.43 against $9.66 raw: a $83.77 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.19) 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)
- $9.66
- PSA 10
- $93.43
- PSA 9
- $35.19
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $93.43 | +$58.77 | +$33.77 | −$66.23 |
| PSA 9 | $35.19 | +$0.53 | −$24.47 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $12.18 | −$22.48 | −$47.48 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $9.66 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% | $49.75 | −$9.91 |
| 50% | $64.31 | +$4.65 |
| 75% | $78.87 | +$19.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $93.43 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$48.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$71.43 | 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 | $93.43 | $22.00 | $45.00 |
| 9 | $35.19 | $20.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $9.00 |
| 8 | $12.18 | — | — |
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Grading Celesteela-GX — FAQ
Is Celesteela-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Celesteela-GX sells for $93.43 against $9.66 raw: a $83.77 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.19) 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 Celesteela-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Celesteela-GX (Unbroken Bonds 228/214) sells for about $93.43 versus $9.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Celesteela-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $93.43, ahead of SGC 10 at $45.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Celesteela-GX 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 Celesteela-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Celesteela-GX breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.19).
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