Is Galarian Moltres worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres sells for $300 against $12.22 raw: a $288 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.77) 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)
- $12.22
- PSA 10
- $300
- PSA 9
- $30.77
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $300 | +$263 | +$238 | +$138 |
| PSA 9 | $30.77 | −$6.45 | −$31.45 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $21.29 | −$15.93 | −$40.93 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $12.22 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% | $98.20 | +$35.98 |
| 50% | $166 | +$103 |
| 75% | $233 | +$171 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $293 | −$7.77 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$220 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.05 | −$245 | 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 Galarian Moltres — FAQ
Is Galarian Moltres worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Moltres sells for $300 against $12.22 raw: a $288 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.77) 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 $300 versus $12.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Moltres?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $300, ahead of TAG 10 at $293. 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 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.77).
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