Is Shaymin worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $3,137 against $66.98 raw: a $3,070 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($304) 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)
- $66.98
- PSA 10
- $3,137
- PSA 9
- $304
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $3,137 | +$3,045 | +$3,020 | +$2,920 |
| PSA 9 | $304 | +$212 | +$187 | +$86.96 |
| PSA 8 | $83.35 | −$8.63 | −$33.63 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $66.98 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% | $1,012 | +$895 |
| 50% | $1,721 | +$1,604 |
| 75% | $2,429 | +$2,312 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,137 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $999 | −$2,138 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,137 | $999 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $304 | $89.99 | $300 | — | $129 |
| 8.5 | — | $70.13 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $83.35 | $60.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $65.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $38.77 | — | — | — | $49.97 |
| 6.5 | — | $19.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $44.62 | — | — | $37.00 | — |
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Grading Shaymin — FAQ
Is Shaymin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaymin sells for $3,137 against $66.98 raw: a $3,070 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($304) 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 Shaymin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaymin (XY Black Star Promos XY115) sells for about $3,137 versus $66.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaymin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,137, ahead of CGC 10 at $999. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaymin 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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