Is Starmie V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Starmie V sells for $43.53 against $1.15 raw: a $42.38 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $1.15
- PSA 10
- $43.53
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $43.53 | +$17.38 | −$7.62 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$73.90 | +$48.90 | −$51.10 |
Net = sale price − $1.15 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% | $85.92 | +$34.77 |
| 50% | $71.79 | +$20.64 |
| 75% | $57.66 | +$6.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $43.53 | −$78.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.64 | −$101 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.53 | $12.00 | — | $123 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $29.99 | — |
| 9 | $100 | $9.09 | $8.00 | $110 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Starmie V — FAQ
Is Starmie V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Starmie V sells for $43.53 against $1.15 raw: a $42.38 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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 Starmie V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Starmie V (Astral Radiance 030/189) sells for about $43.53 versus $1.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Starmie V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $123, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Starmie V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Starmie V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Starmie V breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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