Is Boost Shake worth grading?
Pokémon · Evolving Skies · 229/203 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 20× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Boost Shake sells for $46.19 against $2.36 raw: a $43.83 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($4.29) 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)
- $2.36
- PSA 10
- $46.19
- PSA 9
- $4.29
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $46.19 | +$18.83 | −$6.17 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $4.29 | −$23.07 | −$48.07 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $13.99 | −$13.37 | −$38.37 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.36 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% | $14.77 | −$37.59 |
| 50% | $25.24 | −$27.12 |
| 75% | $35.71 | −$16.65 |
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 | $46.19 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.95 | −$28.24 | 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 Boost Shake — FAQ
Is Boost Shake worth grading?
A PSA 10 Boost Shake sells for $46.19 against $2.36 raw: a $43.83 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($4.29) 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 Boost Shake worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Boost Shake (Evolving Skies 229/203) sells for about $46.19 versus $2.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boost Shake?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.19, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boost Shake 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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