Is Judge worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 222/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Judge brings $36.85 versus $1.92 raw — a $34.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.92
- PSA 10
- $36.85
- PSA 9
- $14.22
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $36.85 | +$9.93 | −$15.07 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $14.22 | −$12.70 | −$37.70 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.60 | −$15.32 | −$40.32 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.92 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% | $19.88 | −$32.04 |
| 50% | $25.54 | −$26.38 |
| 75% | $31.19 | −$20.73 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $36.85 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $21.00 | −$15.85 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $11.50 | −$25.35 | 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 Judge — FAQ
Is Judge worth grading?
A PSA 10 Judge brings $36.85 versus $1.92 raw — a $34.93 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Judge worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Judge (Destined Rivals 222/182) sells for about $36.85 versus $1.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Judge?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.85, ahead of BGS 10 at $21.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Judge 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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