Is Gardenia's Vigor worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 202/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gardenia's Vigor brings $36.37 versus $5.76 raw — a $30.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.76
- PSA 10
- $36.37
- PSA 9
- $20.42
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $36.37 | +$5.61 | −$19.39 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $20.42 | −$10.34 | −$35.34 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.97 | −$14.79 | −$39.79 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.76 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% | $24.41 | −$31.35 |
| 50% | $28.39 | −$27.37 |
| 75% | $32.38 | −$23.38 |
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 | $36.37 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.42 | −$8.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.00 | −$30.37 | 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 Gardenia's Vigor — FAQ
Is Gardenia's Vigor worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardenia's Vigor brings $36.37 versus $5.76 raw — a $30.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gardenia's Vigor worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardenia's Vigor (Astral Radiance 202/189) sells for about $36.37 versus $5.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardenia's Vigor?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.37, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardenia's Vigor 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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