Is アップリュー worth grading?
Pokémon · シャイニースターV · 018/190 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of アップリュー sell for $20.19, only $0.00 above the $100 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $20.19
- Gem premium
- 0.2×
- 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 | $20.19 | −$105 | −$130 | −$230 |
Net = sale price − $100 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 | $20.19 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2.00 | −$18.19 | 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 アップリュー — FAQ
Is アップリュー worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of アップリュー sell for $20.19, only $0.00 above the $100 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 アップリュー worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 アップリュー (シャイニースターV 018/190) sells for about $20.19 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for アップリュー?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $20.19, ahead of CGC 10 at $2.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does アップリュー 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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