Is Shaymin worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 98× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $472 against $4.83 raw: a $467 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.83
- PSA 10
- $472
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 | $472 | +$442 | +$417 | +$317 |
| PSA 8 | $17.39 | −$12.44 | −$37.44 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $4.83 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $472 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.00 | −$465 | 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.
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Grading Shaymin — FAQ
Is Shaymin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $472 against $4.83 raw: a $467 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shaymin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin (Ultra Prism 15/156) sells for about $472 versus $4.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 98× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $472, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin 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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