Is Team Rocket's Ariana worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 224/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Ariana brings $41.14 versus $3.48 raw — a $37.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.48
- PSA 10
- $41.14
- PSA 9
- $16.76
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $41.14 | +$12.66 | −$12.34 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $16.76 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $13.37 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.48 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% | $22.86 | −$30.63 |
| 50% | $28.95 | −$24.53 |
| 75% | $35.05 | −$18.43 |
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 | $41.14 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $39.99 | −$1.15 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $20.54 | −$20.60 | 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 Team Rocket's Ariana — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Ariana worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Ariana brings $41.14 versus $3.48 raw — a $37.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Ariana worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Ariana (Destined Rivals 224/182) sells for about $41.14 versus $3.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Ariana?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.14, ahead of TAG 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Rocket's Ariana 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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