Is シロナ&カトレア worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 シロナ&カトレア brings $216 versus $150 raw — a $66.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.18) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $216
- PSA 9
- $17.18
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $216 | +$41.37 | +$16.37 | −$83.63 |
| PSA 9 | $17.18 | −$158 | −$183 | −$283 |
| PSA 8 | $49.00 | −$126 | −$151 | −$251 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $66.98 | −$133 |
| 50% | $117 | −$83.22 |
| 75% | $167 | −$33.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $216 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $201 | −$15.82 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $216 | $201 |
| 9 | $17.18 | — |
| 8 | $49.00 | — |
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Grading シロナ&カトレア — FAQ
Is シロナ&カトレア worth grading?
A PSA 10 シロナ&カトレア brings $216 versus $150 raw — a $66.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.18) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 シロナ&カトレア worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 シロナ&カトレア (オルタージェネシス 088/095) sells for about $216 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for シロナ&カトレア?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $216, ahead of BGS 10 at $201. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does シロナ&カトレア 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 シロナ&カトレア break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting シロナ&カトレア breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.18).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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