Is Sigilyph-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sigilyph-GX sells for $87.22 against $9.55 raw: a $77.67 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.38) 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)
- $9.55
- PSA 10
- $87.22
- PSA 9
- $15.38
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $87.22 | +$52.67 | +$27.67 | −$72.33 |
| PSA 9 | $15.38 | −$19.17 | −$44.17 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $19.44 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $9.55 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% | $33.34 | −$26.21 |
| 50% | $51.30 | −$8.25 |
| 75% | $69.26 | +$9.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $87.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$55.22 | 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 | $87.22 | $32.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.50 |
| 9 | $15.38 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.49 |
| 8 | $19.44 | — |
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Grading Sigilyph-GX — FAQ
Is Sigilyph-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sigilyph-GX sells for $87.22 against $9.55 raw: a $77.67 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.38) 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 222/214) sells for about $87.22 versus $9.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sigilyph-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $87.22, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.00. 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 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.38).
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