Is Shuckle-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shuckle-GX sells for $455 against $104 raw: a $350 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($150) 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)
- $104
- PSA 10
- $455
- PSA 9
- $150
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $455 | +$325 | +$300 | +$200 |
| PSA 9 | $150 | +$20.24 | −$4.76 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $107 | −$22.59 | −$47.59 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $104 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% | $226 | +$71.48 |
| 50% | $302 | +$148 |
| 75% | $378 | +$224 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $465 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $455 | −$10.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$357 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $455 | $108 | — | $465 |
| 9 | $150 | $59.85 | $13.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $100 | — | — |
| 8 | $107 | — | — | — |
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Grading Shuckle-GX — FAQ
Is Shuckle-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shuckle-GX sells for $455 against $104 raw: a $350 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($150) 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 215/214) sells for about $455 versus $104 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shuckle-GX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $465, ahead of PSA 10 at $455. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shuckle-GX need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $150).
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