Is Sylveon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sylveon sells for $147 against $3.90 raw: a $143 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.26) 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)
- $3.90
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $24.26
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $147 | +$118 | +$93.27 | −$6.73 |
| PSA 9 | $24.26 | −$4.64 | −$29.64 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $15.67 | −$13.23 | −$38.23 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.90 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% | $54.99 | +$1.09 |
| 50% | $85.71 | +$31.81 |
| 75% | $116 | +$62.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $147 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $99.46 | −$47.71 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $35.07 | −$112 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $147 | $35.07 | $99.46 |
| 9 | $24.26 | $22.54 | $19.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $2.25 | — |
| 8 | $15.67 | — | — |
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Grading Sylveon — FAQ
Is Sylveon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sylveon sells for $147 against $3.90 raw: a $143 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.26) 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 Sylveon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sylveon (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 172) sells for about $147 versus $3.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sylveon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $147, ahead of TAG 10 at $99.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sylveon 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 Sylveon break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sylveon breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.26).
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