Is Temple of Sinnoh worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 214/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Temple of Sinnoh sells for $44.94 against $4.76 raw: a $40.18 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.74) 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)
- $4.76
- PSA 10
- $44.94
- PSA 9
- $36.74
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $44.94 | +$15.18 | −$9.82 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $36.74 | +$6.98 | −$18.02 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $4.76 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% | $38.79 | −$15.97 |
| 50% | $40.84 | −$13.92 |
| 75% | $42.89 | −$11.87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $44.94 | −$2.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.58 | −$22.42 | 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 Temple of Sinnoh — FAQ
Is Temple of Sinnoh worth grading?
A PSA 10 Temple of Sinnoh sells for $44.94 against $4.76 raw: a $40.18 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.74) 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 Temple of Sinnoh worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Temple of Sinnoh (Astral Radiance 214/189) sells for about $44.94 versus $4.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Temple of Sinnoh?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Temple of Sinnoh need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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