Is Noibat worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Noibat brings $41.54 versus $4.99 raw — a $36.55 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)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $41.54
- PSA 9
- $10.32
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $41.54 | +$11.55 | −$13.45 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $10.32 | −$19.67 | −$44.67 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $18.13 | −$36.87 |
| 50% | $25.93 | −$29.06 |
| 75% | $33.73 | −$21.26 |
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 | $41.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $29.99 | −$11.55 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $24.90 | −$16.64 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.54 | $24.90 | $29.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 9 | $10.32 | $7.99 | — |
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Grading Noibat — FAQ
Is Noibat worth grading?
A PSA 10 Noibat brings $41.54 versus $4.99 raw — a $36.55 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 Noibat worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Noibat (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV43/SV94) sells for about $41.54 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Noibat?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.54, ahead of TAG 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Noibat 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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