Is Uxie worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 078/191 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Uxie sells for $50.00 against $0.21 raw: a $49.79 spread, 238× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 238×
- 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 | $50.00 | +$24.79 | −$0.21 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | +$59.79 | +$34.79 | −$65.21 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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% | $76.25 | +$26.04 |
| 50% | $67.50 | +$17.29 |
| 75% | $58.75 | +$8.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $20.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Uxie — FAQ
Is Uxie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Uxie sells for $50.00 against $0.21 raw: a $49.79 spread, 238× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Uxie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Uxie (Surging Sparks 078/191) sells for about $50.00 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 238× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Uxie?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of TAG 10 at $20.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Uxie 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 Uxie break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Uxie breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.00).
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