Is Galarian Moltres V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres V sells for $90.56 against $14.69 raw: a $75.87 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.37) 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)
- $14.69
- PSA 10
- $90.56
- PSA 9
- $28.37
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $90.56 | +$50.87 | +$25.87 | −$74.13 |
| PSA 9 | $28.37 | −$11.32 | −$36.32 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $16.54 | −$23.15 | −$48.15 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $14.69 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% | $43.92 | −$20.77 |
| 50% | $59.47 | −$5.22 |
| 75% | $75.01 | +$10.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $90.56 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.63 | −$66.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.00 | −$81.56 | 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 Galarian Moltres V — FAQ
Is Galarian Moltres V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres V sells for $90.56 against $14.69 raw: a $75.87 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.37) 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 Galarian Moltres V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres V (Chilling Reign 176/198) sells for about $90.56 versus $14.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Moltres V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $90.56, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Moltres 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.
What gem rate makes grading Galarian Moltres V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Moltres V breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.37).
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