Is Schoolboy worth grading?
Pokémon · Fusion Strike · 261/264 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Schoolboy brings $34.15 versus $1.55 raw — a $32.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $34.15
- PSA 9
- $14.71
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $34.15 | +$7.60 | −$17.40 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $14.71 | −$11.84 | −$36.84 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $19.83 | −$6.72 | −$31.72 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $19.57 | −$31.98 |
| 50% | $24.43 | −$27.12 |
| 75% | $29.29 | −$22.26 |
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 | $34.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.64 | −$25.51 | 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 Schoolboy — FAQ
Is Schoolboy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Schoolboy brings $34.15 versus $1.55 raw — a $32.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Schoolboy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Schoolboy (Fusion Strike 261/264) sells for about $34.15 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Schoolboy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.15, ahead of CGC 10 at $8.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Schoolboy 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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