Is Jirachi worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jirachi sells for $5,280 against $300 raw: a $4,980 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($451) 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)
- $300
- PSA 10
- $5,280
- PSA 9
- $451
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $5,280 | +$4,955 | +$4,930 | +$4,830 |
| PSA 9 | $451 | +$126 | +$101 | +$1.26 |
| PSA 8 | $92.24 | −$233 | −$258 | −$358 |
Net = sale price − $300 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% | $1,658 | +$1,308 |
| 50% | $2,866 | +$2,516 |
| 75% | $4,073 | +$3,723 |
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 | $5,280 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$5,175 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,280 | $105 | — | — |
| 9 | $76.38 | $50.00 | $95.02 | — |
| 8 | $150 | $9.00 | — | $40.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $25.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $199 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Jirachi — FAQ
Is Jirachi worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jirachi sells for $5,280 against $300 raw: a $4,980 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($451) 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 Jirachi worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jirachi (SM Black Star Promos SM161) sells for about $5,280 versus $300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jirachi?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,280, ahead of CGC 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jirachi 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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