Is Glaceon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Glaceon sells for $46.94 against $4.87 raw: a $42.07 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.87
- PSA 10
- $46.94
- PSA 9
- $19.52
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $46.94 | +$17.07 | −$7.93 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $19.52 | −$10.35 | −$35.35 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$23.37 | −$48.37 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $4.87 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% | $26.38 | −$28.50 |
| 50% | $33.23 | −$21.64 |
| 75% | $40.09 | −$14.78 |
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 | $46.94 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$9.94 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $46.94 | $37.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $29.95 |
| 9 | $19.52 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $6.50 | — |
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Grading Glaceon — FAQ
Is Glaceon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glaceon sells for $46.94 against $4.87 raw: a $42.07 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Glaceon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glaceon (SM Black Star Promos SM238) sells for about $46.94 versus $4.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glaceon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.94, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glaceon 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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