Is Arceus V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 37× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Arceus V sells for $1,051 against $28.13 raw: a $1,023 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($51.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.13
- PSA 10
- $1,051
- PSA 9
- $51.23
- Gem premium
- 37×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $1,051 | +$998 | +$973 | +$873 |
| PSA 9 | $51.23 | −$1.90 | −$26.90 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $32.36 | −$20.77 | −$45.77 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $28.13 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% | $301 | +$223 |
| 50% | $551 | +$473 |
| 75% | $801 | +$723 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $1,051 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | −$880 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,051 | $170 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $43.19 | $150 | — | — |
| 9 | $51.23 | $40.10 | $45.64 | $44.85 | $67.92 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.53 | $16.15 | — | — |
| 8 | $32.36 | — | $15.00 | — | $28.59 |
| 7.5 | — | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $23.36 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $18.20 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | $11.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Arceus V — FAQ
Is Arceus V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arceus V sells for $1,051 against $28.13 raw: a $1,023 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($51.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Arceus V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arceus V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $1,051 versus $28.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arceus V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,051, ahead of CGC 10 at $170. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arceus 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 Arceus V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Arceus V breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.23).
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