Is Articuno worth grading?
Pokémon · 151 · 144/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Articuno brings $31.48 versus $0.37 raw — a $31.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.37
- PSA 10
- $31.48
- PSA 9
- $20.30
- Gem premium
- 85×
- 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 | $31.48 | +$6.11 | −$18.89 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $20.30 | −$5.07 | −$30.07 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $9.89 | −$15.48 | −$40.48 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.37 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% | $23.10 | −$27.27 |
| 50% | $25.89 | −$24.48 |
| 75% | $28.68 | −$21.69 |
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 | $31.48 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.03 | −$11.45 | 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 Articuno — FAQ
Is Articuno worth grading?
A PSA 10 Articuno brings $31.48 versus $0.37 raw — a $31.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Articuno worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Articuno (151 144/165) sells for about $31.48 versus $0.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 85× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Articuno?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.48, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Articuno 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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