Is Scyther worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 2172× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $348 against $0.16 raw: a $347 spread, 2172× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.02) 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)
- $0.16
- PSA 10
- $348
- PSA 9
- $10.02
- Gem premium
- 2172×
- 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 | $348 | +$322 | +$297 | +$197 |
| PSA 9 | $10.02 | −$15.14 | −$40.14 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $15.74 | −$9.42 | −$34.42 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.16 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% | $94.39 | +$44.23 |
| 50% | $179 | +$129 |
| 75% | $263 | +$213 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $348 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.60 | −$266 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.61 | −$268 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $150 | $25.00 | $79.61 |
| 9 | $10.02 | $12.00 | — |
| 8 | $15.74 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.15 | — |
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Grading Scyther — FAQ
Is Scyther worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scyther sells for $348 against $0.16 raw: a $347 spread, 2172× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.02) 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 Scyther worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scyther (Temporal Forces 001/162) sells for about $348 versus $0.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2172× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scyther?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $348, ahead of CGC 10 at $81.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scyther 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 Scyther break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scyther breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.02).
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