Is Kartana worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kartana brings $37.21 versus $3.95 raw — a $33.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.95
- PSA 10
- $37.21
- PSA 9
- $11.49
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $37.21 | +$8.26 | −$16.74 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $11.49 | −$17.46 | −$42.46 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $5.34 | −$23.61 | −$48.61 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $3.95 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% | $17.92 | −$36.03 |
| 50% | $24.35 | −$29.60 |
| 75% | $30.78 | −$23.17 |
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 | $37.21 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.74 | −$9.47 | 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 | $37.21 | $27.74 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $17.95 |
| 9 | $11.49 | $7.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | — |
| 8 | $5.34 | — | — |
| 7 | $3.78 | — | — |
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Grading Kartana — FAQ
Is Kartana worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kartana brings $37.21 versus $3.95 raw — a $33.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kartana worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kartana (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV33/SV94) sells for about $37.21 versus $3.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kartana?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.21, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kartana 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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