Is Aegislash worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aegislash sells for $129 against $12.86 raw: a $116 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.37) 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)
- $12.86
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $25.37
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $129 | +$91.47 | +$66.47 | −$33.53 |
| PSA 9 | $25.37 | −$12.49 | −$37.49 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.91 | −$27.95 | −$52.95 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $12.86 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% | $51.36 | −$11.50 |
| 50% | $77.35 | +$14.49 |
| 75% | $103 | +$40.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $59.52 | −$69.81 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $47.77 | −$81.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.46 | −$91.87 | 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 Aegislash — FAQ
Is Aegislash worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aegislash sells for $129 against $12.86 raw: a $116 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.37) 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 Aegislash worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aegislash (Paradox Rift 210/182) sells for about $129 versus $12.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aegislash?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $129, ahead of TAG 10 at $59.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aegislash 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.
What gem rate makes grading Aegislash break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aegislash breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.37).
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