Is Origin Forme Palkia V worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 039/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Palkia V sells for $45.32 against $0.80 raw: a $44.52 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($159) 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)
- $0.80
- PSA 10
- $45.32
- PSA 9
- $159
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $45.32 | +$19.52 | −$5.48 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $159 | +$134 | +$109 | +$8.51 |
| PSA 8 | $24.77 | −$1.03 | −$26.03 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.80 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% | $131 | +$80.01 |
| 50% | $102 | +$51.52 |
| 75% | $73.82 | +$23.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $64.69 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.84 | −$33.85 | 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 | $64.69 | $20.07 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $17.90 | $3.00 | $1.00 | $18.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $0.99 | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $24.77 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Origin Forme Palkia V — FAQ
Is Origin Forme Palkia V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Palkia V sells for $45.32 against $0.80 raw: a $44.52 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($159) 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 Origin Forme Palkia V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Palkia V (Astral Radiance 039/189) sells for about $45.32 versus $0.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Origin Forme Palkia V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $64.69, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Origin Forme Palkia V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Origin Forme Palkia V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Origin Forme Palkia V breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $159).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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