Is Klefki worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Klefki sells for $109 against $3.31 raw: a $106 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.56) 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)
- $3.31
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $16.56
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $109 | +$80.94 | +$55.94 | −$44.06 |
| PSA 9 | $16.56 | −$11.75 | −$36.75 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$18.31 | −$43.31 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.31 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% | $39.73 | −$13.58 |
| 50% | $62.91 | +$9.59 |
| 75% | $86.08 | +$32.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.34 | −$81.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $19.95 | −$89.30 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $109 | $27.34 | $19.95 |
| 9 | $16.56 | — | — |
| 8 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Klefki — FAQ
Is Klefki worth grading?
A PSA 10 Klefki sells for $109 against $3.31 raw: a $106 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.56) 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 Klefki worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Klefki (Paldean Fates 159/091) sells for about $109 versus $3.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Klefki?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $109, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Klefki 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 Klefki break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Klefki breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.56).
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