Is Jirachi worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 239× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jirachi sells for $2,386 against $9.99 raw: a $2,376 spread, 239× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.43) 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)
- $9.99
- PSA 10
- $2,386
- PSA 9
- $14.43
- Gem premium
- 239×
- 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 | $2,386 | +$2,351 | +$2,326 | +$2,226 |
| PSA 9 | $14.43 | −$20.56 | −$45.56 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $36.76 | +$1.77 | −$23.23 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $9.99 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% | $607 | +$547 |
| 50% | $1,200 | +$1,140 |
| 75% | $1,793 | +$1,733 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $2,386 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$2,258 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $92.60 | $128 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | $17.00 | $10.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.92 |
| 8 | $15.00 | $8.40 |
| 7 | $14.02 | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — |
| 5 | $12.00 | — |
| 1 | — | $150 |
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Grading Jirachi — FAQ
Is Jirachi worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jirachi sells for $2,386 against $9.99 raw: a $2,376 spread, 239× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.43) 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 Jirachi worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jirachi (Roaring Skies 42/108) sells for about $2,386 versus $9.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 239× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jirachi?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,386, ahead of CGC 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jirachi 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 Jirachi break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jirachi breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.43).
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