Is Pyukumuku worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pyukumuku sells for $58.90 against $1.34 raw: a $57.56 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.63) 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)
- $1.34
- PSA 10
- $58.90
- PSA 9
- $40.63
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $58.90 | +$32.56 | +$7.56 | −$92.44 |
| PSA 9 | $40.63 | +$14.29 | −$10.71 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $45.20 | −$6.14 |
| 50% | $49.77 | −$1.58 |
| 75% | $54.33 | +$2.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $58.90 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.96 | −$34.94 | 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 Pyukumuku — FAQ
Is Pyukumuku worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pyukumuku sells for $58.90 against $1.34 raw: a $57.56 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.63) 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 Pyukumuku worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pyukumuku (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $58.90 versus $1.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pyukumuku?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $58.90, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pyukumuku 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 Pyukumuku break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pyukumuku breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.63).
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