Is Wugtrio worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 224/091 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Wugtrio sells for $72.93 against $2.31 raw: a $70.62 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.45) 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)
- $2.31
- PSA 10
- $72.93
- PSA 9
- $22.45
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $72.93 | +$45.62 | +$20.62 | −$79.38 |
| PSA 9 | $22.45 | −$4.86 | −$29.86 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $13.70 | −$13.61 | −$38.61 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 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% | $35.07 | −$17.24 |
| 50% | $47.69 | −$4.62 |
| 75% | $60.31 | +$8.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $72.93 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $69.62 | −$3.31 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $34.37 | −$38.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.56 | −$52.37 | 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 Wugtrio — FAQ
Is Wugtrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wugtrio sells for $72.93 against $2.31 raw: a $70.62 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.45) 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 Wugtrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wugtrio (Paldean Fates 224/091) sells for about $72.93 versus $2.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wugtrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $72.93, ahead of TAG 10 at $69.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wugtrio 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 Wugtrio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wugtrio breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.45).
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