Is Palkia worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Palkia brings $37.11 versus $0.17 raw — a $36.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $37.11
- PSA 9
- $12.59
- Gem premium
- 218×
- 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 | $37.11 | +$11.94 | −$13.06 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $12.59 | −$12.58 | −$37.58 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | +$155 | +$130 | +$29.83 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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% | $18.72 | −$31.45 |
| 50% | $24.85 | −$25.32 |
| 75% | $30.98 | −$19.19 |
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 | $37.11 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.48 | −$24.63 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $23.00 | $12.48 |
| 9.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 9 | $15.00 | $13.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | $180 | $4.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $3.99 |
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Grading Palkia — FAQ
Is Palkia worth grading?
A PSA 10 Palkia brings $37.11 versus $0.17 raw — a $36.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Palkia worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Palkia (Paradox Rift 040/182) sells for about $37.11 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 218× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Palkia?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.11, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Palkia 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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