Is Staryu worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Staryu brings $33.13 versus $0.09 raw — a $33.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.09
- PSA 10
- $33.13
- PSA 9
- $9.97
- Gem premium
- 368×
- 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 | $33.13 | +$8.04 | −$16.96 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $9.97 | −$15.12 | −$40.12 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $2.99 | −$22.10 | −$47.10 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $0.09 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% | $15.76 | −$34.33 |
| 50% | $21.55 | −$28.54 |
| 75% | $27.34 | −$22.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $103 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$77.73 | 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 | $103 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 9 | $20.19 | $15.00 | $5.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.25 | — |
| 8 | $14.56 | $9.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 | $3.30 | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $6.50 | — | — |
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Grading Staryu — FAQ
Is Staryu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Staryu brings $33.13 versus $0.09 raw — a $33.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Staryu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Staryu (Evolutions 30/108) sells for about $33.13 versus $0.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 368× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Staryu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $103, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Staryu 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.
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