Is Galarian Articuno V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galarian Articuno V brings $225 versus $78.30 raw — a $147 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.45) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.30
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $74.45
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $225 | +$122 | +$97.05 | −$2.95 |
| PSA 9 | $74.45 | −$28.85 | −$53.85 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $53.50 | −$49.80 | −$74.80 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $78.30 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% | $112 | −$16.12 |
| 50% | $150 | +$21.60 |
| 75% | $188 | +$59.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $675 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$450 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $190 | −$485 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | −$546 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.89 | −$586 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $225 | $129 | $675 | $88.89 | $190 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $63.81 | $92.36 | $90.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $74.45 | $57.86 | $57.61 | — | — | $94.65 |
| 8.5 | — | $35.00 | $55.76 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $53.50 | $42.84 | $49.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $36.00 | $36.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $35.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $35.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $21.50 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Articuno V — FAQ
Is Galarian Articuno V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Articuno V brings $225 versus $78.30 raw — a $147 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($74.45) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Articuno V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Articuno V (Chilling Reign 170/198) sells for about $225 versus $78.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Articuno V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $675, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Articuno V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Galarian Articuno V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Articuno V breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.45).
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