Is Shauntal worth grading?
Pokémon · Paradox Rift · 243/182 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shauntal sells for $48.59 against $1.69 raw: a $46.90 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.01) 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)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $48.59
- PSA 9
- $9.01
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $48.59 | +$21.90 | −$3.10 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $9.01 | −$17.68 | −$42.68 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $16.76 | −$9.93 | −$34.93 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $18.91 | −$32.78 |
| 50% | $28.80 | −$22.89 |
| 75% | $38.70 | −$12.99 |
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 | $48.59 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $39.12 | −$9.47 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $22.46 | −$26.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.00 | −$33.59 | 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 Shauntal — FAQ
Is Shauntal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shauntal sells for $48.59 against $1.69 raw: a $46.90 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.01) 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 Shauntal worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shauntal (Paradox Rift 243/182) sells for about $48.59 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shauntal?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.59, ahead of TAG 10 at $39.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shauntal 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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