Is Poké Ball worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 654× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Poké Ball sells for $85.00 against $0.13 raw: a $84.87 spread, 654× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 654×
- 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 | $85.00 | +$59.87 | +$34.87 | −$65.13 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $85.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.00 | −$71.00 | 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.
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Grading Poké Ball — FAQ
Is Poké Ball worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poké Ball sells for $85.00 against $0.13 raw: a $84.87 spread, 654× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Poké Ball worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poké Ball (Champion's Path 059/073) sells for about $85.00 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 654× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poké Ball?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $85.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poké Ball 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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