Is Raihan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Raihan sells for $48.38 against $7.31 raw: a $41.07 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.44) 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)
- $7.31
- PSA 10
- $48.38
- PSA 9
- $13.44
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $48.38 | +$16.07 | −$8.93 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $13.44 | −$18.87 | −$43.87 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $4.46 | −$27.85 | −$52.85 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $7.31 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% | $22.18 | −$35.13 |
| 50% | $30.91 | −$26.40 |
| 75% | $39.65 | −$17.66 |
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 | $48.38 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.30 | −$36.08 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $48.38 | $12.30 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $41.43 |
| 9 | $13.44 | $14.36 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2,175 | — |
| 8 | $4.46 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Raihan — FAQ
Is Raihan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raihan sells for $48.38 against $7.31 raw: a $41.07 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.44) 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 Raihan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raihan (Evolving Skies 202/203) sells for about $48.38 versus $7.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raihan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.38, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raihan 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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