Is Haunter worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 056/091 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 357× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Haunter sells for $50.00 against $0.14 raw: a $49.86 spread, 357× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.95) 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)
- $0.14
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $19.95
- Gem premium
- 357×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$24.86 | −$0.14 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $19.95 | −$5.19 | −$30.19 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $14.95 | −$10.19 | −$35.19 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.14 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% | $27.46 | −$22.68 |
| 50% | $34.98 | −$15.16 |
| 75% | $42.49 | −$7.65 |
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.55 | −$32.45 | 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 Haunter — FAQ
Is Haunter worth grading?
A PSA 10 Haunter sells for $50.00 against $0.14 raw: a $49.86 spread, 357× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.95) 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 Haunter worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Haunter (Paldean Fates 056/091) sells for about $50.00 versus $0.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 357× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Haunter?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Haunter 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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