Is Xatu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Xatu sells for $152 against $1.92 raw: a $150 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.41) 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)
- $1.92
- PSA 10
- $152
- PSA 9
- $46.41
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $152 | +$125 | +$100 | +$0.47 |
| PSA 9 | $46.41 | +$19.49 | −$5.51 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $9.16 | −$17.76 | −$42.76 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.92 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% | $72.91 | +$20.98 |
| 50% | $99.40 | +$47.48 |
| 75% | $126 | +$73.97 |
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 | $152 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$3.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $105 | −$47.39 | 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 Xatu — FAQ
Is Xatu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Xatu sells for $152 against $1.92 raw: a $150 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.41) 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 Xatu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Xatu (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 059) sells for about $152 versus $1.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Xatu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $152, ahead of CGC 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Xatu 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 Xatu break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Xatu breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.41).
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