Is Viridian Forest worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Viridian Forest brings $119 versus $48.72 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.90) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $48.72
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $37.90
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $119 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
| PSA 9 | $37.90 | −$35.82 | −$60.82 | −$161 |
| PSA 8 | $22.34 | −$51.38 | −$76.38 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $48.72 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% | $58.10 | −$40.62 |
| 50% | $78.31 | −$20.41 |
| 75% | $98.51 | −$0.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$80.53 | 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 | $119 | $199 |
| 9 | $37.90 | — |
| 8 | $22.34 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Viridian Forest — FAQ
Is Viridian Forest worth grading?
A PSA 10 Viridian Forest brings $119 versus $48.72 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.90) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Viridian Forest worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Viridian Forest (Unified Minds 256/236) sells for about $119 versus $48.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Viridian Forest?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Viridian Forest need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Viridian Forest break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Viridian Forest breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.90).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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