Is Gallade V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gallade V sells for $43.16 against $1.05 raw: a $42.11 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.53) 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)
- $1.05
- PSA 10
- $43.16
- PSA 9
- $6.53
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $43.16 | +$17.11 | −$7.89 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $6.53 | −$19.52 | −$44.52 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $10.07 | −$15.98 | −$40.98 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.05 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% | $15.69 | −$35.36 |
| 50% | $24.84 | −$26.21 |
| 75% | $34.00 | −$17.05 |
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 | $43.16 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.22 | −$30.94 | 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 Gallade V — FAQ
Is Gallade V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gallade V sells for $43.16 against $1.05 raw: a $42.11 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.53) 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 Gallade V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gallade V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $43.16 versus $1.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gallade V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.16, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gallade 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.
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