Is Light Toxtricity worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Light Toxtricity sells for $1,654 against $5.65 raw: a $1,649 spread, 293× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.18) 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)
- $5.65
- PSA 10
- $1,654
- PSA 9
- $70.18
- Gem premium
- 293×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $1,654 | +$1,624 | +$1,599 | +$1,499 |
| PSA 9 | $70.18 | +$39.53 | +$14.53 | −$85.47 |
| PSA 8 | $15.10 | −$15.55 | −$40.55 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $5.65 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% | $466 | +$411 |
| 50% | $862 | +$807 |
| 75% | $1,258 | +$1,203 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,654 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $450 | −$1,204 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $392 | −$1,263 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,654 | $392 | — | $450 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $57.53 | $40.00 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $70.18 | $25.93 | $35.68 | — | $31.00 | $30.86 |
| 8.5 | $51.00 | $5.69 | — | — | $22.45 | — |
| 8 | $15.10 | $10.42 | $6.00 | — | $18.00 | — |
| 7.5 | $31.00 | $5.00 | — | — | $17.00 | — |
| 7 | $12.29 | — | — | $2.50 | $4.25 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $10.90 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $14.22 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Light Toxtricity — FAQ
Is Light Toxtricity worth grading?
A PSA 10 Light Toxtricity sells for $1,654 against $5.65 raw: a $1,649 spread, 293× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.18) 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 Light Toxtricity worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Light Toxtricity (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $1,654 versus $5.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 293× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Light Toxtricity?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,654, ahead of SGC 10 at $450. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Light Toxtricity 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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