Is Shadow Rider Calyrex V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V brings $83.61 versus $29.31 raw — a $54.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.31
- PSA 10
- $83.61
- PSA 9
- $30.83
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $83.61 | +$29.30 | +$4.30 | −$95.70 |
| PSA 9 | $30.83 | −$23.48 | −$48.48 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $13.74 | −$40.57 | −$65.57 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $29.31 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% | $44.02 | −$35.28 |
| 50% | $57.22 | −$22.09 |
| 75% | $70.41 | −$8.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $84.66 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $83.61 | −$1.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.52 | −$37.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$47.66 | 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 Shadow Rider Calyrex V — FAQ
Is Shadow Rider Calyrex V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V brings $83.61 versus $29.31 raw — a $54.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Chilling Reign 172/198) sells for about $83.61 versus $29.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadow Rider Calyrex V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $84.66, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadow Rider Calyrex V need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Shadow Rider Calyrex V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shadow Rider Calyrex V breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.83).
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