Is Altaria ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Altaria ex brings $26.23 versus $0.89 raw — a $25.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.89
- PSA 10
- $26.23
- PSA 9
- $12.51
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $26.23 | +$0.34 | −$24.66 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $12.51 | −$13.38 | −$38.38 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$15.90 | −$40.90 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.89 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% | $15.94 | −$34.95 |
| 50% | $19.37 | −$31.52 |
| 75% | $22.80 | −$28.09 |
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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $26.23 | −$161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.12 | −$178 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $26.23 | $9.12 | — | $187 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 | $18.00 | — |
| 9 | $12.51 | $6.34 | $6.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.25 | — | — |
| 8 | $9.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Altaria ex — FAQ
Is Altaria ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Altaria ex brings $26.23 versus $0.89 raw — a $25.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Altaria ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Altaria ex (Paradox Rift 140/182) sells for about $26.23 versus $0.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Altaria ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $187, ahead of PSA 10 at $26.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Altaria ex 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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