Is Galarian Mr. Mime worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Mime brings $28.84 versus $2.32 raw — a $26.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.32
- PSA 10
- $28.84
- PSA 9
- $21.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $28.84 | +$1.52 | −$23.48 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $21.00 | −$6.32 | −$31.32 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$7.32 | −$32.32 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.32 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% | $22.96 | −$29.36 |
| 50% | $24.92 | −$27.40 |
| 75% | $26.88 | −$25.44 |
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 | $34.84 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $28.84 | −$6.00 | 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 Galarian Mr. Mime — FAQ
Is Galarian Mr. Mime worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Mime brings $28.84 versus $2.32 raw — a $26.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Mime worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Mr. Mime (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV020/SV122) sells for about $28.84 versus $2.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Mr. Mime?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $34.84, ahead of PSA 10 at $28.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Mr. Mime 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.
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