Is Giratina V worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 185/196 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giratina V sells for $202 against $18.19 raw: a $184 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.36) 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)
- $18.19
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $44.36
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 22, 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 | $202 | +$159 | +$134 | +$33.98 |
| PSA 9 | $44.36 | +$1.17 | −$23.83 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $16.49 | −$26.70 | −$51.70 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $18.19 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% | $83.81 | +$15.62 |
| 50% | $123 | +$55.07 |
| 75% | $163 | +$94.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $202 | −$22.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.87 | −$148 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.05 | −$193 | 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 Giratina V — FAQ
Is Giratina V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giratina V sells for $202 against $18.19 raw: a $184 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.36) 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 Giratina V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giratina V (Lost Origin 185/196) sells for about $202 versus $18.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 22, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giratina V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giratina 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 Giratina V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giratina V breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.36).
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