Is Froslass worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Froslass sells for $90.89 against $6.53 raw: a $84.36 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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)
- $6.53
- PSA 10
- $90.89
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $90.89 | +$59.36 | +$34.36 | −$65.64 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | +$13.46 | −$11.54 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $6.53 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% | $56.47 | −$0.06 |
| 50% | $67.94 | +$11.41 |
| 75% | $79.42 | +$22.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $90.89 | −$109 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $90.89 | $200 | $68.09 |
| 9 | $38.25 | $5.02 | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — | — |
| 5 | — | $15.00 | — |
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Grading Froslass — FAQ
Is Froslass worth grading?
A PSA 10 Froslass sells for $90.89 against $6.53 raw: a $84.36 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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 Froslass worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Froslass (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 117) sells for about $90.89 versus $6.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Froslass?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Froslass need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Froslass break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Froslass breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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