Is Shaymin worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $85.59 against $12.69 raw: a $72.90 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.94) 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)
- $12.69
- PSA 10
- $85.59
- PSA 9
- $20.94
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $85.59 | +$47.90 | +$22.90 | −$77.10 |
| PSA 9 | $20.94 | −$16.75 | −$41.75 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $17.67 | −$20.02 | −$45.02 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $12.69 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% | $37.10 | −$25.59 |
| 50% | $53.27 | −$9.42 |
| 75% | $69.43 | +$6.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $85.59 | −$26.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.87 | −$74.19 | 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 Shaymin — FAQ
Is Shaymin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $85.59 against $12.69 raw: a $72.90 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.94) 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 Shaymin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin (Destined Rivals 185/182) sells for about $85.59 versus $12.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Shaymin break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaymin breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.94).
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