Is Frigibax worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Frigibax sells for $333 against $22.98 raw: a $310 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.15) 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)
- $22.98
- PSA 10
- $333
- PSA 9
- $34.15
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $333 | +$285 | +$260 | +$160 |
| PSA 9 | $34.15 | −$13.83 | −$38.83 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $26.54 | −$21.44 | −$46.44 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $22.98 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% | $109 | +$35.92 |
| 50% | $184 | +$111 |
| 75% | $258 | +$185 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $333 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $300 | −$33.16 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $20.50 | −$313 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $333 | $20.50 | — | $300 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.97 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $34.15 | $26.17 | $6.00 | $22.97 | $19.96 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.01 | — | $29.95 | — |
| 8 | $26.54 | $7.00 | — | $19.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 | $11.97 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $16.45 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.52 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Frigibax — FAQ
Is Frigibax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frigibax sells for $333 against $22.98 raw: a $310 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.15) 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 Frigibax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frigibax (Paldea Evolved 208/193) sells for about $333 versus $22.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frigibax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $333, ahead of TAG 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frigibax 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 Frigibax break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Frigibax breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.15).
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