Is Master Ball worth grading?
Pokémon · Temporal Forces · 153/162 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Master Ball brings $39.88 versus $1.46 raw — a $38.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.46
- PSA 10
- $39.88
- PSA 9
- $15.55
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $39.88 | +$13.42 | −$11.58 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $15.55 | −$10.91 | −$35.91 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $7.21 | −$19.25 | −$44.25 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.46 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% | $21.63 | −$29.83 |
| 50% | $27.72 | −$23.74 |
| 75% | $33.80 | −$17.66 |
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 | $39.88 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.81 | −$17.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$29.88 | 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 Master Ball — FAQ
Is Master Ball worth grading?
A PSA 10 Master Ball brings $39.88 versus $1.46 raw — a $38.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Master Ball worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Master Ball (Temporal Forces 153/162) sells for about $39.88 versus $1.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Master Ball?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.88, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Master Ball 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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