Is Arceus ◇ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Arceus ◇ sells for $220 against $15.52 raw: a $204 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.52
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $124
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $220 | +$179 | +$154 | +$54.04 |
| PSA 9 | $124 | +$83.29 | +$58.29 | −$41.71 |
| PSA 8 | $25.07 | −$15.45 | −$40.45 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $15.52 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% | $148 | +$82.23 |
| 50% | $172 | +$106 |
| 75% | $196 | +$130 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $220 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$109 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $220 | $111 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $25.00 | — |
| 9 | $124 | $49.31 | $26.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $23.00 | — |
| 8 | $25.07 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Arceus ◇ — FAQ
Is Arceus ◇ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arceus ◇ sells for $220 against $15.52 raw: a $204 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($124) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Arceus ◇ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arceus ◇ (Forbidden Light 96/131) sells for about $220 versus $15.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arceus ◇?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $220, ahead of CGC 10 at $111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arceus ◇ 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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