Is Arceus V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Arceus V sells for $697 against $26.87 raw: a $670 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($43.45) 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)
- $26.87
- PSA 10
- $697
- PSA 9
- $43.45
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 21, 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 | $697 | +$645 | +$620 | +$520 |
| PSA 9 | $43.45 | −$8.42 | −$33.42 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $25.28 | −$26.59 | −$51.59 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $26.87 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% | $207 | +$130 |
| 50% | $370 | +$293 |
| 75% | $534 | +$457 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $697 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $177 | −$520 | 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 Arceus V — FAQ
Is Arceus V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arceus V sells for $697 against $26.87 raw: a $670 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($43.45) 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 $697 versus $26.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 21, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arceus V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $697, ahead of CGC 10 at $177. 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 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.45).
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