Is スターミー worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 スターミー sells for $104 against $2.38 raw: a $101 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.38
- PSA 10
- $104
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $104 | +$76.12 | +$51.12 | −$48.88 |
Net = sale price − $2.38 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $104 | best | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA |
|---|---|
| 10 | $36.00 |
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Grading スターミー — FAQ
Is スターミー worth grading?
A PSA 10 スターミー sells for $104 against $2.38 raw: a $101 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 スターミー worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 スターミー (タイダルストーム 043/070) sells for about $104 versus $2.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does スターミー 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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