Is Shining Celebi worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shining Celebi sells for $1,060 against $46.96 raw: a $1,013 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $46.96
- PSA 10
- $1,060
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $1,060 | +$988 | +$963 | +$863 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$28.84 | +$3.84 | −$96.16 |
| PSA 8 | $53.02 | −$18.94 | −$43.94 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $46.96 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% | $341 | +$244 |
| 50% | $581 | +$484 |
| 75% | $820 | +$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 | $1,060 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $450 | −$610 | 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 | $1,060 | $450 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $25.00 | — |
| 9 | $101 | $70.72 | $32.00 | $49.95 |
| 8.5 | — | $50.18 | $18.00 | — |
| 8 | $53.02 | $29.99 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $34.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $42.53 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $30.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $12.48 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $18.48 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $250 | — | — | — |
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Grading Shining Celebi — FAQ
Is Shining Celebi worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shining Celebi sells for $1,060 against $46.96 raw: a $1,013 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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 Shining Celebi worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shining Celebi (SM Black Star Promos SM79) sells for about $1,060 versus $46.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shining Celebi?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,060, ahead of CGC 10 at $450. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shining Celebi 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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