Is Celesteela worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Celesteela brings $36.37 versus $5.58 raw — a $30.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2.55) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.58
- PSA 10
- $36.37
- PSA 9
- $2.55
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $36.37 | +$5.79 | −$19.21 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $2.55 | −$28.03 | −$53.03 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$22.58 | −$47.58 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $5.58 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% | $11.00 | −$44.58 |
| 50% | $19.46 | −$36.12 |
| 75% | $27.91 | −$27.67 |
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 | $36.37 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.46 | −$26.91 | 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 | $36.37 | $9.46 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $2.55 | $9.97 |
| 8 | $8.00 | — |
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Grading Celesteela — FAQ
Is Celesteela worth grading?
A PSA 10 Celesteela brings $36.37 versus $5.58 raw — a $30.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2.55) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Celesteela worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Celesteela (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV32/SV94) sells for about $36.37 versus $5.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Celesteela?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.37, ahead of CGC 10 at $9.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Celesteela 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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