Is Arceus V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 36× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Arceus V sells for $150 against $4.19 raw: a $146 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.48) 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)
- $4.19
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $14.48
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $150 | +$121 | +$96.04 | −$3.96 |
| PSA 9 | $14.48 | −$14.71 | −$39.71 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$21.19 | −$46.19 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.19 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% | $48.42 | −$5.77 |
| 50% | $82.35 | +$28.16 |
| 75% | $116 | +$62.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$123 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $150 | $27.00 | — |
| 9 | $14.48 | $14.00 | $1.00 |
| 8 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $18.27 | — | — |
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Grading Arceus V — FAQ
Is Arceus V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arceus V sells for $150 against $4.19 raw: a $146 spread, 36× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.48) 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 $150 versus $4.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arceus V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $150, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.00. 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 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.48).
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