Is Toxtricity worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Toxtricity sells for $42.33 against $1.87 raw: a $40.46 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.42) 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)
- $1.87
- PSA 10
- $42.33
- PSA 9
- $17.42
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $42.33 | +$15.46 | −$9.54 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $17.42 | −$9.45 | −$34.45 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$6.87 | −$31.87 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.87 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% | $23.65 | −$28.22 |
| 50% | $29.88 | −$22.00 |
| 75% | $36.10 | −$15.77 |
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 | $42.33 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$12.33 | 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 Toxtricity — FAQ
Is Toxtricity worth grading?
A PSA 10 Toxtricity sells for $42.33 against $1.87 raw: a $40.46 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.42) 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 Toxtricity worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Toxtricity (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV042/SV122) sells for about $42.33 versus $1.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Toxtricity?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.33, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Toxtricity 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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