Is Galarian Moltres worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres sells for $392 against $14.11 raw: a $378 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.03) 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)
- $14.11
- PSA 10
- $392
- PSA 9
- $34.03
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $392 | +$353 | +$328 | +$228 |
| PSA 9 | $34.03 | −$5.08 | −$30.08 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $22.05 | −$17.06 | −$42.06 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $14.11 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% | $124 | +$59.46 |
| 50% | $213 | +$149 |
| 75% | $303 | +$239 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $392 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $286 | −$106 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$312 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.46 | −$322 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $392 | $70.46 | — | $80.00 | $286 | $143 |
| 9.5 | — | $30.94 | $98.42 | $50.00 | — | $15.55 |
| 9 | $34.03 | $15.31 | $22.23 | — | $33.31 | $24.10 |
| 8.5 | $14.00 | $15.05 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $22.05 | $11.36 | — | — | $24.46 | $15.72 |
| 7 | $17.54 | $9.99 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $6.06 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Moltres — FAQ
Is Galarian Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres sells for $392 against $14.11 raw: a $378 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.03) 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 Galarian Moltres worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $392 versus $14.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Moltres?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $392, ahead of TAG 10 at $286. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Moltres 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 Galarian Moltres break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Moltres breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.03).
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