Is Wishful Baton worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wishful Baton brings $29.03 versus $3.98 raw — a $25.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.98
- PSA 10
- $29.03
- PSA 9
- $13.76
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $29.03 | +$0.05 | −$24.95 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $13.76 | −$15.22 | −$40.22 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.98 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% | $17.58 | −$36.40 |
| 50% | $21.39 | −$32.59 |
| 75% | $25.21 | −$28.77 |
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 | $29.03 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.00 | −$21.03 | 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 | $29.03 | $8.00 | — |
| 9 | $13.76 | $9.94 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.99 | — |
| 8 | — | $1.00 | — |
| 6 | — | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Wishful Baton — FAQ
Is Wishful Baton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wishful Baton brings $29.03 versus $3.98 raw — a $25.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wishful Baton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wishful Baton (Crimson Invasion 121/111) sells for about $29.03 versus $3.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wishful Baton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.03, ahead of CGC 10 at $8.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wishful Baton 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?
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