Is Galarian Articuno worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Galarian Articuno sells for $272 against $11.44 raw: a $261 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($335) 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)
- $11.44
- PSA 10
- $272
- PSA 9
- $335
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $272 | +$236 | +$211 | +$111 |
| PSA 9 | $335 | +$299 | +$274 | +$174 |
| PSA 8 | $244 | +$207 | +$182 | +$82.28 |
Net = sale price − $11.44 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% | $319 | +$258 |
| 50% | $304 | +$242 |
| 75% | $288 | +$227 |
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 | $272 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.33 | −$206 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $272 | $66.33 |
| 9.5 | — | $14.50 |
| 9 | $30.58 | $24.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 8 | $14.79 | — |
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Grading Galarian Articuno — FAQ
Is Galarian Articuno worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Articuno sells for $272 against $11.44 raw: a $261 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($335) 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 Galarian Articuno worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Articuno (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $272 versus $11.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Articuno?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $272, ahead of CGC 10 at $66.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Articuno 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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