Is Tapu Koko ◇ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tapu Koko ◇ sells for $199 against $1.95 raw: a $198 spread, 102× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.52) 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)
- $1.95
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $35.52
- Gem premium
- 102×
- 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 | +$173 | +$148 | +$47.50 |
| PSA 9 | $35.52 | +$8.57 | −$16.43 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $14.95 | −$12.00 | −$37.00 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.95 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% | $76.50 | +$24.55 |
| 50% | $117 | +$65.53 |
| 75% | $158 | +$107 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $38.40 | −$161 | 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 | $38.40 |
| 9 | $35.52 | $14.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.50 |
| 8 | $14.95 | — |
| 7 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Tapu Koko ◇ — FAQ
Is Tapu Koko ◇ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tapu Koko ◇ sells for $199 against $1.95 raw: a $198 spread, 102× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.52) 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 Tapu Koko ◇ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tapu Koko ◇ (Team Up 51/181) sells for about $199 versus $1.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 102× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tapu Koko ◇?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $199, ahead of CGC 10 at $38.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tapu Koko ◇ 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 Tapu Koko ◇ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tapu Koko ◇ breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.52).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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