Is Mime Jr. worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 157/091 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mime Jr. sells for $51.61 against $5.18 raw: a $46.43 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.45) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.18
- PSA 10
- $51.61
- PSA 9
- $64.45
- Gem premium
- 10.0×
- 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 | $51.61 | +$21.43 | −$3.57 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $64.45 | +$34.27 | +$9.27 | −$90.73 |
Net = sale price − $5.18 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% | $61.24 | +$6.06 |
| 50% | $58.03 | +$2.85 |
| 75% | $54.82 | −$0.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $51.61 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.99 | −$30.62 | 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 Mime Jr. — FAQ
Is Mime Jr. worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mime Jr. sells for $51.61 against $5.18 raw: a $46.43 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.45) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mime Jr. worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mime Jr. (Paldean Fates 157/091) sells for about $51.61 versus $5.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mime Jr.?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.61, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mime Jr. 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 Mime Jr. break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mime Jr. breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.45).
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