Is Skuntank V worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 180/195 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Skuntank V brings $35.37 versus $1.45 raw — a $33.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.45
- PSA 10
- $35.37
- PSA 9
- $10.95
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $35.37 | +$8.92 | −$16.08 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $10.95 | −$15.50 | −$40.50 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$19.45 | −$44.45 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $17.05 | −$34.39 |
| 50% | $23.16 | −$28.29 |
| 75% | $29.26 | −$22.19 |
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 | $35.37 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.46 | −$25.91 | 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 Skuntank V — FAQ
Is Skuntank V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skuntank V brings $35.37 versus $1.45 raw — a $33.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Skuntank V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skuntank V (Silver Tempest 180/195) sells for about $35.37 versus $1.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skuntank V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.37, ahead of CGC 10 at $9.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skuntank 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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