Is Rotom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rotom sells for $120 against $7.08 raw: a $113 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.83) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.08
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $34.83
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $120 | +$87.78 | +$62.78 | −$37.22 |
| PSA 9 | $34.83 | +$2.75 | −$22.25 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$19.08 | −$44.08 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $7.08 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% | $56.09 | −$0.99 |
| 50% | $77.34 | +$20.27 |
| 75% | $98.60 | +$41.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.01 | −$90.85 | 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 | $120 | $29.01 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $34.83 | $4.75 |
| 8 | $13.00 | — |
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Grading Rotom — FAQ
Is Rotom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rotom sells for $120 against $7.08 raw: a $113 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.83) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Rotom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rotom (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV038/SV122) sells for about $120 versus $7.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rotom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $120, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rotom 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 Rotom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rotom breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.83).
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