Is Steven's Resolve worth grading?
Pokémon · Celestial Storm · 145/168 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A ACE 8 Steven's Resolve brings $40.89 versus $2.30 raw — a $38.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.30
- ACE 8
- $40.89
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 — ACE 8 | $40.89 | +$13.59 | −$11.41 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$18.30 | −$43.30 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$19.80 | −$44.80 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.30 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% | $16.97 | −$35.33 |
| 50% | $24.95 | −$27.36 |
| 75% | $32.92 | −$19.38 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Steven's Resolve — FAQ
Is Steven's Resolve worth grading?
A ACE 8 Steven's Resolve brings $40.89 versus $2.30 raw — a $38.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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