Is Arctozolt worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Arctozolt sells for $98.28 against $9.19 raw: a $89.09 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.07) 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)
- $9.19
- PSA 10
- $98.28
- PSA 9
- $49.07
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $98.28 | +$64.09 | +$39.09 | −$60.91 |
| PSA 9 | $49.07 | +$14.88 | −$10.12 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $31.95 | −$2.24 | −$27.24 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $9.19 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% | $61.37 | +$2.18 |
| 50% | $73.67 | +$14.48 |
| 75% | $85.98 | +$26.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.00 | −$144 | 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 | $150 | $6.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $315 |
| 9 | $49.07 | — | $7.00 |
| 8 | $31.95 | — | — |
| 6 | — | $40.00 | — |
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Grading Arctozolt — FAQ
Is Arctozolt worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arctozolt sells for $98.28 against $9.19 raw: a $89.09 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.07) 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 Arctozolt worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arctozolt (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $98.28 versus $9.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arctozolt?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $150, ahead of CGC 10 at $6.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arctozolt 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 Arctozolt break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Arctozolt breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.07).
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