Is Sandaconda V worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 175/198 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sandaconda V brings $27.71 versus $1.61 raw — a $26.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $27.71
- PSA 9
- $9.56
- 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 | $27.71 | +$1.10 | −$23.90 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $9.56 | −$17.05 | −$42.05 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $11.97 | −$14.64 | −$39.64 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $14.10 | −$37.51 |
| 50% | $18.64 | −$32.97 |
| 75% | $23.17 | −$28.44 |
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 | $27.71 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.56 | −$9.15 | 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 Sandaconda V — FAQ
Is Sandaconda V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sandaconda V brings $27.71 versus $1.61 raw — a $26.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sandaconda V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sandaconda V (Chilling Reign 175/198) sells for about $27.71 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sandaconda V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $27.71, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sandaconda V 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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