Is Diantha worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Diantha brings $120 versus $41.98 raw — a $78.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.98
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $48.20
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $120 | +$53.18 | +$28.18 | −$71.82 |
| PSA 9 | $48.20 | −$18.78 | −$43.78 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $42.41 | −$24.57 | −$49.57 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $41.98 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% | $66.19 | −$25.79 |
| 50% | $84.18 | −$7.80 |
| 75% | $102 | +$10.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$30.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$88.16 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $120 | $32.00 | — | $90.00 |
| 9 | $48.20 | — | $26.01 | — |
| 8 | $42.41 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $35.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Diantha — FAQ
Is Diantha worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diantha brings $120 versus $41.98 raw — a $78.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($48.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Diantha worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diantha (Forbidden Light 130/131) sells for about $120 versus $41.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diantha?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $120, ahead of SGC 10 at $90.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diantha 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 Diantha break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Diantha breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.20).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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