Is Stakataka-GX worth grading?
Pokémon · Celestial Storm · 159/168 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stakataka-GX brings $36.54 versus $11.54 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.54
- PSA 10
- $36.54
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $36.54 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$11.55 | −$36.55 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | −$18.55 | −$43.55 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $11.54 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% | $27.88 | −$33.66 |
| 50% | $30.77 | −$30.77 |
| 75% | $33.65 | −$27.89 |
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 | $36.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$16.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.54 | 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 | $36.54 | $17.00 | $20.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 | — |
| 9 | $24.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $17.99 | $16.00 | — |
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Grading Stakataka-GX — FAQ
Is Stakataka-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stakataka-GX brings $36.54 versus $11.54 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Stakataka-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stakataka-GX (Celestial Storm 159/168) sells for about $36.54 versus $11.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stakataka-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.54, ahead of SGC 10 at $20.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stakataka-GX 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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