Is Arven worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 235/091 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Arven brings $46.75 versus $9.05 raw — a $37.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.05
- PSA 10
- $46.75
- PSA 9
- $25.15
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $46.75 | +$12.70 | −$12.30 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $25.15 | −$8.90 | −$33.90 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $15.67 | −$18.38 | −$43.38 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $9.05 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% | $30.55 | −$28.50 |
| 50% | $35.95 | −$23.10 |
| 75% | $41.35 | −$17.70 |
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 | $46.75 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $32.14 | −$14.61 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $25.45 | −$21.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.00 | −$40.75 | 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 Arven — FAQ
Is Arven worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arven brings $46.75 versus $9.05 raw — a $37.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Arven worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arven (Paldean Fates 235/091) sells for about $46.75 versus $9.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arven?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.75, ahead of TAG 10 at $32.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arven 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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