Is シャワーズ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 シャワーズ sells for $60.01 against $8.00 raw: a $52.01 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.14) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.00
- PSA 10
- $60.01
- PSA 9
- $74.14
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $60.01 | +$27.01 | +$2.01 | −$97.99 |
| PSA 9 | $74.14 | +$41.14 | +$16.14 | −$83.86 |
Net = sale price − $8.00 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% | $70.61 | +$12.61 |
| 50% | $67.08 | +$9.08 |
| 75% | $63.54 | +$5.54 |
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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.07 | −$167 | 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 | $187 | $20.07 |
| 9 | $74.14 | — |
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Grading シャワーズ — FAQ
Is シャワーズ worth grading?
A PSA 10 シャワーズ sells for $60.01 against $8.00 raw: a $52.01 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.14) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 シャワーズ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 シャワーズ (The Best of XY 016/171) sells for about $60.01 versus $8.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for シャワーズ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $187, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does シャワーズ 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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