Is Umbreon & Darkrai-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Umbreon & Darkrai-GX sells for $6,560 against $239 raw: a $6,321 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($475) 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)
- $239
- PSA 10
- $6,560
- PSA 9
- $475
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Oct 1, 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 | $6,560 | +$6,296 | +$6,271 | +$6,171 |
| PSA 9 | $475 | +$211 | +$186 | +$86.05 |
| PSA 8 | $230 | −$34.04 | −$59.04 | −$159 |
Net = sale price − $239 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% | $1,997 | +$1,707 |
| 50% | $3,518 | +$3,228 |
| 75% | $5,039 | +$4,750 |
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 | $6,560 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $2,250 | −$4,310 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $858 | −$5,702 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$6,457 | 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.
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Grading Umbreon & Darkrai-GX — FAQ
Is Umbreon & Darkrai-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umbreon & Darkrai-GX sells for $6,560 against $239 raw: a $6,321 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($475) 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 Umbreon & Darkrai-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umbreon & Darkrai-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM241) sells for about $6,560 versus $239 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umbreon & Darkrai-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,560, ahead of TAG 10 at $2,250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umbreon & Darkrai-GX 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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