Is Artazon worth grading?
Pokémon · Obsidian Flames · 229/197 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Artazon sells for $45.86 against $1.27 raw: a $44.59 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.13) 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)
- $1.27
- PSA 10
- $45.86
- PSA 9
- $13.13
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $45.86 | +$19.59 | −$5.41 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $13.13 | −$13.14 | −$38.14 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $7.45 | −$18.82 | −$43.82 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.27 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% | $21.31 | −$29.96 |
| 50% | $29.50 | −$21.77 |
| 75% | $37.68 | −$13.59 |
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 | $45.86 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$35.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.46 | −$41.40 | 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 Artazon — FAQ
Is Artazon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Artazon sells for $45.86 against $1.27 raw: a $44.59 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.13) 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 Artazon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Artazon (Obsidian Flames 229/197) sells for about $45.86 versus $1.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Artazon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.86, ahead of SGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Artazon 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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