Is Entei worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Entei sells for $79.00 against $19.80 raw: a $59.20 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($286) 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)
- $19.80
- PSA 10
- $79.00
- PSA 9
- $286
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $79.00 | +$34.20 | +$9.20 | −$90.80 |
| PSA 9 | $286 | +$242 | +$217 | +$117 |
| PSA 8 | $46.00 | +$1.20 | −$23.80 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $19.80 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% | $234 | +$165 |
| 50% | $183 | +$113 |
| 75% | $131 | +$61.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $79.00 | −$71.00 | 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 | $79.00 | $150 | — |
| 9 | $349 | $27.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $112 | — |
| 8 | $179 | $175 | $81.50 |
| 7.5 | — | $19.00 | — |
| 7 | $111 | — | — |
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Grading Entei — FAQ
Is Entei worth grading?
A PSA 10 Entei sells for $79.00 against $19.80 raw: a $59.20 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($286) 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 Entei worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Entei (SM Black Star Promos SM219) sells for about $79.00 versus $19.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Entei?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Entei need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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