Is Archaludon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1364× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Archaludon sells for $150 against $0.11 raw: a $150 spread, 1364× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.23) 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)
- $0.11
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $9.23
- Gem premium
- 1364×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $150 | +$125 | +$99.89 | −$0.11 |
| PSA 9 | $9.23 | −$15.88 | −$40.88 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $4.51 | −$20.60 | −$45.60 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.11 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% | $44.42 | −$5.69 |
| 50% | $79.61 | +$29.50 |
| 75% | $115 | +$64.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $38.45 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$27.45 | 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 sells for $150 against $0.11 raw: a $150 spread, 1364× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.23) 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 Archaludon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archaludon (Prismatic Evolutions 070/131) sells for about $150 versus $0.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1364× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Archaludon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $38.45, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Archaludon 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 Archaludon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Archaludon breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.23).
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