Is Inkay worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Inkay brings $34.81 versus $2.58 raw — a $32.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.58
- PSA 10
- $34.81
- PSA 9
- $10.32
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $34.81 | +$7.23 | −$17.77 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $10.32 | −$17.26 | −$42.26 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$13.58 | −$38.58 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.58 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% | $16.44 | −$36.14 |
| 50% | $22.57 | −$30.02 |
| 75% | $28.69 | −$23.89 |
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 | $34.81 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.02 | −$20.79 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $34.81 | $14.02 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $8.00 |
| 9 | $10.32 | $7.59 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | — |
| 8 | $14.00 | — | — |
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Grading Inkay — FAQ
Is Inkay worth grading?
A PSA 10 Inkay brings $34.81 versus $2.58 raw — a $32.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Inkay worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Inkay (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV17/SV94) sells for about $34.81 versus $2.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Inkay?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.81, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Inkay 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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