Is Professor Sada's Vitality worth grading?
Pokémon · Paradox Rift · 170/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Professor Sada's Vitality brings $30.45 versus $0.19 raw — a $30.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $30.45
- PSA 9
- $6.00
- Gem premium
- 160×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $30.45 | +$5.26 | −$19.74 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $6.00 | −$19.19 | −$44.19 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $12.11 | −$38.08 |
| 50% | $18.23 | −$31.96 |
| 75% | $24.34 | −$25.85 |
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 |
| PSA 10 | $30.45 | −$17.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.60 | −$26.51 | 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 Professor Sada's Vitality — FAQ
Is Professor Sada's Vitality worth grading?
A PSA 10 Professor Sada's Vitality brings $30.45 versus $0.19 raw — a $30.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Professor Sada's Vitality worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Professor Sada's Vitality (Paradox Rift 170/182) sells for about $30.45 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 160× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Professor Sada's Vitality?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $48.11, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Professor Sada's Vitality 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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