Is Rockruff worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rockruff brings $39.18 versus $5.29 raw — a $33.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.29
- PSA 10
- $39.18
- PSA 9
- $21.05
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $39.18 | +$8.89 | −$16.11 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $21.05 | −$9.24 | −$34.24 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $5.29 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% | $25.58 | −$29.71 |
| 50% | $30.12 | −$25.17 |
| 75% | $34.65 | −$20.64 |
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 | $39.18 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.86 | −$23.32 | 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 | $39.18 | $15.86 |
| 9.5 | — | $19.97 |
| 9 | $21.05 | $12.03 |
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Grading Rockruff — FAQ
Is Rockruff worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rockruff brings $39.18 versus $5.29 raw — a $33.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Rockruff worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rockruff (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV23/SV94) sells for about $39.18 versus $5.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rockruff?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.18, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rockruff 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.
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