Is Shuckle-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shuckle-GX sells for $199 against $18.88 raw: a $180 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.08) 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)
- $18.88
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $45.08
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $199 | +$155 | +$130 | +$30.40 |
| PSA 9 | $45.08 | +$1.20 | −$23.80 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $18.88 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% | $83.63 | +$14.75 |
| 50% | $122 | +$53.30 |
| 75% | $161 | +$91.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$141 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $199 | $58.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $37.99 |
| 9 | $45.08 | — |
| 8 | $29.00 | $10.00 |
| 6 | $18.00 | — |
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Grading Shuckle-GX — FAQ
Is Shuckle-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shuckle-GX sells for $199 against $18.88 raw: a $180 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.08) 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 Shuckle-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shuckle-GX (Lost Thunder 195/214) sells for about $199 versus $18.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shuckle-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $199, ahead of CGC 10 at $58.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shuckle-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.
What gem rate makes grading Shuckle-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shuckle-GX breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.08).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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