Is Clauncher worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Clauncher sells for $198 against $8.16 raw: a $190 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.71) 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)
- $8.16
- PSA 10
- $198
- PSA 9
- $20.71
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $198 | +$165 | +$140 | +$39.97 |
| PSA 9 | $20.71 | −$12.45 | −$37.45 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $21.85 | −$11.31 | −$36.31 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $8.16 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% | $65.06 | +$6.91 |
| 50% | $109 | +$51.26 |
| 75% | $154 | +$95.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.10 | −$174 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $198 | $24.10 | — | — |
| 9 | $20.71 | $19.95 | $16.00 | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | $20.00 | $7.00 | $2.25 | — |
| 8 | $21.85 | $12.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $11.14 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $9.50 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Clauncher — FAQ
Is Clauncher worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clauncher sells for $198 against $8.16 raw: a $190 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.71) 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 Clauncher worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clauncher (Scarlet & Violet 205/198) sells for about $198 versus $8.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clauncher?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $198, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clauncher 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.
What gem rate makes grading Clauncher break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clauncher breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.71).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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