Is Shadow Rider Calyrex V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V sells for $61.06 against $12.74 raw: a $48.32 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.74
- PSA 10
- $61.06
- PSA 9
- $17.94
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $61.06 | +$23.32 | −$1.68 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $17.94 | −$19.80 | −$44.80 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $19.94 | −$17.80 | −$42.80 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $12.74 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% | $28.72 | −$34.02 |
| 50% | $39.50 | −$23.24 |
| 75% | $50.28 | −$12.46 |
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 | $61.06 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.99 | −$45.07 | 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 Shadow Rider Calyrex V — FAQ
Is Shadow Rider Calyrex V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V sells for $61.06 against $12.74 raw: a $48.32 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG17/TG30) sells for about $61.06 versus $12.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadow Rider Calyrex V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $61.06, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadow Rider Calyrex 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.
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