Is Shaymin V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaymin V sells for $57.16 against $0.71 raw: a $56.45 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.09) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $57.16
- PSA 9
- $36.09
- Gem premium
- 81×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $57.16 | +$31.45 | +$6.45 | −$93.55 |
| PSA 9 | $36.09 | +$10.38 | −$14.62 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$13.71 | −$38.71 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $41.36 | −$9.35 |
| 50% | $46.63 | −$4.09 |
| 75% | $51.89 | +$1.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $57.16 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.61 | −$38.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $8.60 | −$48.56 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Shaymin V — FAQ
Is Shaymin V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin V sells for $57.16 against $0.71 raw: a $56.45 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.09) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shaymin V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin V (Brilliant Stars 013/172) sells for about $57.16 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 81× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $57.16, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin 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 Shaymin V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaymin V breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.09).
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