Is Shuppet worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shuppet brings $38.61 versus $3.37 raw — a $35.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.37
- PSA 10
- $38.61
- PSA 9
- $17.21
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $38.61 | +$10.24 | −$14.76 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $17.21 | −$11.16 | −$36.16 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $3.37 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% | $22.56 | −$30.81 |
| 50% | $27.91 | −$25.46 |
| 75% | $33.26 | −$20.11 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $38.61 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.37 | −$20.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$26.61 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $38.61 | $18.37 | — | $12.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.24 | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $17.21 | $3.00 | $14.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 | — | — |
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Grading Shuppet — FAQ
Is Shuppet worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shuppet brings $38.61 versus $3.37 raw — a $35.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shuppet worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shuppet (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV16/SV94) sells for about $38.61 versus $3.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shuppet?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.61, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shuppet 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?
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