Is Misty's Determination worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Misty's Determination sells for $242 against $37.66 raw: a $204 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($51.17) 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)
- $37.66
- PSA 10
- $242
- PSA 9
- $51.17
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $242 | +$179 | +$154 | +$54.02 |
| PSA 9 | $51.17 | −$11.49 | −$36.49 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $35.95 | −$26.71 | −$51.71 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $37.66 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% | $98.80 | +$11.14 |
| 50% | $146 | +$58.77 |
| 75% | $194 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $242 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $182 | −$60.04 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | −$66.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$124 | 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 Misty's Determination — FAQ
Is Misty's Determination worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Determination sells for $242 against $37.66 raw: a $204 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($51.17) 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 Misty's Determination worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Determination (Evolutions 108/108) sells for about $242 versus $37.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Determination?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $242, ahead of TAG 10 at $182. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Determination 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 Misty's Determination break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Determination breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.17).
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