Is Pyroar BREAK worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 61× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pyroar BREAK sells for $211 against $3.46 raw: a $207 spread, 61× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.89) 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)
- $3.46
- PSA 10
- $211
- PSA 9
- $19.89
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $211 | +$182 | +$157 | +$57.48 |
| PSA 9 | $19.89 | −$8.57 | −$33.57 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $15.33 | −$13.13 | −$38.13 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.46 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% | $67.65 | +$14.19 |
| 50% | $115 | +$61.95 |
| 75% | $163 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.15 | −$173 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $211 | $38.15 | — |
| 9 | $19.89 | $15.00 | $12.00 |
| 8 | $15.33 | — | — |
| 7 | $9.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.50 | — | — |
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Grading Pyroar BREAK — FAQ
Is Pyroar BREAK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pyroar BREAK sells for $211 against $3.46 raw: a $207 spread, 61× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.89) 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 Pyroar BREAK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pyroar BREAK (Steam Siege 24/114) sells for about $211 versus $3.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pyroar BREAK?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $211, ahead of CGC 10 at $38.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pyroar BREAK 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 Pyroar BREAK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pyroar BREAK breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.89).
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