Is Rotom worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rotom sells for $59.11 against $3.43 raw: a $55.68 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.75) 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)
- $3.43
- PSA 10
- $59.11
- PSA 9
- $18.75
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $59.11 | +$30.68 | +$5.68 | −$94.32 |
| PSA 9 | $18.75 | −$9.68 | −$34.68 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $11.65 | −$16.78 | −$41.78 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.43 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% | $28.84 | −$24.59 |
| 50% | $38.93 | −$14.50 |
| 75% | $49.02 | −$4.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $73.06 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $59.11 | −$13.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.85 | −$42.21 | 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 Rotom — FAQ
Is Rotom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rotom sells for $59.11 against $3.43 raw: a $55.68 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.75) 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 Rotom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rotom (Destined Rivals 197/182) sells for about $59.11 versus $3.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rotom?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $73.06, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rotom 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 Rotom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rotom breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.75).
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