Is Fantina worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 206/196 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Fantina brings $36.35 versus $4.32 raw — a $32.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.32
- PSA 10
- $36.35
- PSA 9
- $24.07
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $36.35 | +$7.03 | −$17.97 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $24.07 | −$5.25 | −$30.25 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $10.42 | −$18.90 | −$43.90 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.32 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% | $27.14 | −$27.18 |
| 50% | $30.21 | −$24.11 |
| 75% | $33.28 | −$21.04 |
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 | $36.35 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $26.00 | −$10.35 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $10.29 | −$26.06 | 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 Fantina — FAQ
Is Fantina worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fantina brings $36.35 versus $4.32 raw — a $32.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Fantina worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fantina (Lost Origin 206/196) sells for about $36.35 versus $4.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fantina?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.35, ahead of BGS 10 at $26.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fantina 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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