Is Grant worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 185/189 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Grant sells for $42.32 against $1.43 raw: a $40.89 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.37) 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)
- $1.43
- PSA 10
- $42.32
- PSA 9
- $10.37
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $42.32 | +$15.89 | −$9.11 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $10.37 | −$16.06 | −$41.06 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $9.50 | −$16.93 | −$41.93 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.43 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% | $18.36 | −$33.07 |
| 50% | $26.34 | −$25.09 |
| 75% | $34.33 | −$17.10 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $42.32 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.84 | −$7.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.50 | −$27.82 | 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 Grant — FAQ
Is Grant worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grant sells for $42.32 against $1.43 raw: a $40.89 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.37) 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 Grant worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grant (Astral Radiance 185/189) sells for about $42.32 versus $1.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grant?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.32, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grant 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.
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