Is Roxanne worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 188/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Roxanne brings $44.95 versus $5.10 raw — a $39.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.10
- PSA 10
- $44.95
- PSA 9
- $26.72
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $44.95 | +$14.85 | −$10.15 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $26.72 | −$3.38 | −$28.38 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $9.70 | −$20.40 | −$45.40 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.10 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% | $31.28 | −$23.82 |
| 50% | $35.84 | −$19.27 |
| 75% | $40.39 | −$14.71 |
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 | $44.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.37 | −$9.58 | 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 Roxanne — FAQ
Is Roxanne worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roxanne brings $44.95 versus $5.10 raw — a $39.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Roxanne worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roxanne (Astral Radiance 188/189) sells for about $44.95 versus $5.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roxanne?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.95, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.37. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roxanne 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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