Is Rapidash worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 022/195 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rapidash brings $29.97 versus $0.08 raw — a $29.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.08
- PSA 10
- $29.97
- PSA 9
- $19.47
- Gem premium
- 375×
- 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 | $29.97 | +$4.89 | −$20.11 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $19.47 | −$5.61 | −$30.61 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | +$99.92 | +$74.92 | −$25.08 |
Net = sale price − $0.08 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% | $22.09 | −$27.98 |
| 50% | $24.72 | −$25.36 |
| 75% | $27.34 | −$22.73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $30.00 | −$70.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $30.00 | $100 |
| 9 | $19.47 | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $125 | — |
| 7 | $99.00 | — |
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Grading Rapidash — FAQ
Is Rapidash worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rapidash brings $29.97 versus $0.08 raw — a $29.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Rapidash worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rapidash (Silver Tempest 022/195) sells for about $29.97 versus $0.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 375× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rapidash?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rapidash need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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