Is Arezu worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 204/196 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Arezu brings $43.77 versus $4.58 raw — a $39.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.58
- PSA 10
- $43.77
- PSA 9
- $14.93
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $43.77 | +$14.19 | −$10.81 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $14.93 | −$14.65 | −$39.65 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $12.71 | −$16.87 | −$41.87 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.58 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% | $22.14 | −$32.44 |
| 50% | $29.35 | −$25.23 |
| 75% | $36.56 | −$18.02 |
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 | $43.77 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$25.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$32.77 | 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 Arezu — FAQ
Is Arezu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arezu brings $43.77 versus $4.58 raw — a $39.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Arezu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arezu (Lost Origin 204/196) sells for about $43.77 versus $4.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arezu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.77, ahead of SGC 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arezu 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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