Is Ledian worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1389× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ledian sells for $250 against $0.18 raw: a $250 spread, 1389× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) 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)
- $0.18
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 1389×
- 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 | $250 | +$225 | +$200 | +$99.82 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$14.18 | −$39.18 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.18 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% | $70.75 | +$20.57 |
| 50% | $131 | +$80.32 |
| 75% | $190 | +$140 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $39.00 | −$211 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$240 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3.00 | −$247 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $250 | $10.00 | $3.00 | $39.00 |
| 9 | $14.93 | — | — | — |
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Grading Ledian — FAQ
Is Ledian worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ledian sells for $250 against $0.18 raw: a $250 spread, 1389× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) 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 Ledian worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ledian (Stellar Crown 003/142) sells for about $250 versus $0.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1389× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ledian?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $250, ahead of TAG 10 at $39.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ledian 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 Ledian break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ledian breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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