Is Giratina V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 97× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Giratina V sells for $286 against $2.95 raw: a $283 spread, 97× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.34) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $286
- PSA 9
- $24.34
- Gem premium
- 97×
- 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 | $286 | +$258 | +$233 | +$133 |
| PSA 9 | $24.34 | −$3.61 | −$28.61 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $5.88 | −$22.07 | −$47.07 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $89.66 | +$36.71 |
| 50% | $155 | +$102 |
| 75% | $220 | +$167 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $286 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.93 | −$265 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $286 | $20.93 | — |
| 9 | $24.34 | $19.94 | $21.13 |
| 8 | $5.88 | $9.99 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $2.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.50 | — | — |
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Grading Giratina V — FAQ
Is Giratina V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giratina V sells for $286 against $2.95 raw: a $283 spread, 97× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.34) 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 Giratina V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giratina V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $286 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 97× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giratina V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $286, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giratina 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 Giratina V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giratina V breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.34).
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