Is Suicune worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Suicune sells for $3,057 against $19.93 raw: a $3,037 spread, 153× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.84) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.93
- PSA 10
- $3,057
- PSA 9
- $80.84
- Gem premium
- 153×
- 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 | $3,057 | +$3,012 | +$2,987 | +$2,887 |
| PSA 9 | $80.84 | +$35.91 | +$10.91 | −$89.09 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | +$77.34 | +$52.34 | −$47.66 |
Net = sale price − $19.93 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% | $825 | +$755 |
| 50% | $1,569 | +$1,499 |
| 75% | $2,313 | +$2,243 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,057 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$3,016 | 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 | $651 | $41.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $172 |
| 9 | $20.54 | $13.00 | $295 |
| 8 | $143 | $14.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $169 | — | — |
| 6 | $150 | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Suicune — FAQ
Is Suicune worth grading?
A PSA 10 Suicune sells for $3,057 against $19.93 raw: a $3,037 spread, 153× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.84) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Suicune worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Suicune (SM Black Star Promos SM149) sells for about $3,057 versus $19.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 153× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Suicune?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,057, ahead of CGC 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Suicune 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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