Is イベルタル worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of イベルタル sell for $41.68, only $0.00 above the $1,200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.40) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,200
- PSA 10
- $41.68
- PSA 9
- $22.40
- Gem premium
- 0.0×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $41.68 | −$1,183 | −$1,208 | −$1,308 |
| PSA 9 | $22.40 | −$1,203 | −$1,228 | −$1,328 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$1,212 | −$1,237 | −$1,337 |
Net = sale price − $1,200 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% | $27.22 | −$1,223 |
| 50% | $32.04 | −$1,218 |
| 75% | $36.86 | −$1,213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $48.11 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $42.11 | −$6.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.68 | −$6.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.82 | −$20.29 | 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 イベルタル — FAQ
Is イベルタル worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of イベルタル sell for $41.68, only $0.00 above the $1,200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.40) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 イベルタル worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 イベルタル (レイジングサーフ 071/062) sells for about $41.68 versus $1,200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.0× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for イベルタル?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $48.11, ahead of BGS 10 at $42.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does イベルタル 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.
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