Is Gouging Fire worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gouging Fire sells for $211 against $5.28 raw: a $206 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.34) 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)
- $5.28
- PSA 10
- $211
- PSA 9
- $46.34
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $211 | +$181 | +$156 | +$56.14 |
| PSA 9 | $46.34 | +$16.06 | −$8.94 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$4.28 | −$29.28 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $5.28 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% | $87.61 | +$32.33 |
| 50% | $129 | +$73.60 |
| 75% | $170 | +$115 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $247 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.79 | −$148 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $24.99 | −$222 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $247 | $99.79 | $24.99 | $60.08 |
| 9 | $62.86 | — | — | $42.72 |
| 8 | $26.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gouging Fire — FAQ
Is Gouging Fire worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gouging Fire sells for $211 against $5.28 raw: a $206 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.34) 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 Gouging Fire worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gouging Fire (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 151) sells for about $211 versus $5.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gouging Fire?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $247, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gouging Fire 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 Gouging Fire break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gouging Fire breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.34).
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