Is Pheromosa worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pheromosa brings $37.39 versus $10.16 raw — a $27.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.16
- PSA 10
- $37.39
- PSA 9
- $15.51
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $37.39 | +$2.23 | −$22.77 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $15.51 | −$19.65 | −$44.65 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $13.05 | −$22.11 | −$47.11 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.16 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% | $20.98 | −$39.18 |
| 50% | $26.45 | −$33.71 |
| 75% | $31.92 | −$28.24 |
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 | $37.39 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.76 | −$30.63 | 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 | $37.39 | $6.76 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $19.99 | $59.95 |
| 9 | $15.51 | $12.89 | — |
| 8 | $13.05 | — | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — | — |
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Grading Pheromosa — FAQ
Is Pheromosa worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pheromosa brings $37.39 versus $10.16 raw — a $27.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Pheromosa worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pheromosa (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV5/SV94) sells for about $37.39 versus $10.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pheromosa?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.39, ahead of CGC 10 at $6.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pheromosa 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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