Is Giratina worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giratina sells for $919 against $7.24 raw: a $911 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.30) 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)
- $7.24
- PSA 10
- $919
- PSA 9
- $65.30
- Gem premium
- 127×
- 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 | $919 | +$886 | +$861 | +$761 |
| PSA 9 | $65.30 | +$33.06 | +$8.06 | −$91.94 |
| PSA 8 | $22.00 | −$10.24 | −$35.24 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $7.24 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% | $279 | +$221 |
| 50% | $492 | +$435 |
| 75% | $705 | +$648 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$1,025 | 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 | $1,250 | $225 |
| 9.5 | — | $36.88 |
| 9 | $65.74 | $57.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | $56.58 | — |
| 7 | $4.25 | — |
| 6 | $9.01 | $18.90 |
| 5.5 | — | $10.00 |
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Grading Giratina — FAQ
Is Giratina worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giratina sells for $919 against $7.24 raw: a $911 spread, 127× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.30) 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 Giratina worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giratina (Lost Thunder 97/214) sells for about $919 versus $7.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 127× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giratina?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,250, ahead of CGC 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giratina 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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