Is Radiant Charjabug worth grading?
Pokémon · Crown Zenith · 051/159 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 73× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Radiant Charjabug sells for $44.59 against $0.61 raw: a $43.98 spread, 73× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.61
- PSA 10
- $44.59
- PSA 9
- $25.13
- Gem premium
- 73×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $44.59 | +$18.98 | −$6.02 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $25.13 | −$0.48 | −$25.48 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $16.64 | −$8.97 | −$33.97 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $0.61 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% | $30.00 | −$20.61 |
| 50% | $34.86 | −$15.75 |
| 75% | $39.73 | −$10.88 |
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 | $44.59 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.62 | −$23.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$31.59 | 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 Radiant Charjabug — FAQ
Is Radiant Charjabug worth grading?
A PSA 10 Radiant Charjabug sells for $44.59 against $0.61 raw: a $43.98 spread, 73× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Radiant Charjabug worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Radiant Charjabug (Crown Zenith 051/159) sells for about $44.59 versus $0.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Radiant Charjabug?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.59, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Radiant Charjabug 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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