Is Altaria worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Altaria sells for $206 against $4.82 raw: a $201 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.76) 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)
- $4.82
- PSA 10
- $206
- PSA 9
- $21.76
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $206 | +$176 | +$151 | +$50.71 |
| PSA 9 | $21.76 | −$8.06 | −$33.06 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $16.23 | −$13.59 | −$38.59 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.82 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% | $67.70 | +$12.88 |
| 50% | $114 | +$58.82 |
| 75% | $160 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $206 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $29.61 | −$176 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $29.12 | −$176 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.82 | −$183 | 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 Altaria — FAQ
Is Altaria worth grading?
A PSA 10 Altaria sells for $206 against $4.82 raw: a $201 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.76) 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 Altaria worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Altaria (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery TG11/TG30) sells for about $206 versus $4.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Altaria?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $206, ahead of TAG 10 at $29.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Altaria 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.
What gem rate makes grading Altaria break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Altaria breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.76).
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