Is Archaludon worth grading?
Pokémon · Stellar Crown · 107/142 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Archaludon brings $27.55 versus $0.06 raw — a $27.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.06
- PSA 10
- $27.55
- PSA 9
- $15.94
- Gem premium
- 459×
- 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 | $27.55 | +$2.49 | −$22.51 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $15.94 | −$9.12 | −$34.12 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$20.06 | −$45.06 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.06 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% | $18.84 | −$31.22 |
| 50% | $21.75 | −$28.31 |
| 75% | $24.65 | −$25.41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $37.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $27.55 | −$9.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.46 | −$24.54 | 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 Archaludon — FAQ
Is Archaludon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Archaludon brings $27.55 versus $0.06 raw — a $27.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Archaludon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archaludon (Stellar Crown 107/142) sells for about $27.55 versus $0.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 459× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Archaludon?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $37.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Archaludon need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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