Is Sigilyph-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sigilyph-GX sells for $96.07 against $4.48 raw: a $91.59 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.48
- PSA 10
- $96.07
- PSA 9
- $14.09
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $96.07 | +$66.59 | +$41.59 | −$58.41 |
| PSA 9 | $14.09 | −$15.39 | −$40.39 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $13.85 | −$15.63 | −$40.63 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.48 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% | $34.58 | −$19.90 |
| 50% | $55.08 | +$0.60 |
| 75% | $75.57 | +$21.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $96.07 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.50 | −$79.57 | 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 | $96.07 | $16.50 |
| 9 | $14.09 | — |
| 8 | $13.85 | — |
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Grading Sigilyph-GX — FAQ
Is Sigilyph-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sigilyph-GX sells for $96.07 against $4.48 raw: a $91.59 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sigilyph-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sigilyph-GX (Lost Thunder 202/214) sells for about $96.07 versus $4.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sigilyph-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $96.07, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sigilyph-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 Sigilyph-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sigilyph-GX breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.09).
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