Is Reshiram worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $15,500 against $71.95 raw: a $15,428 spread, 215× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($738) 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)
- $71.95
- PSA 10
- $15,500
- PSA 9
- $738
- Gem premium
- 215×
- 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 | $15,500 | +$15,403 | +$15,378 | +$15,278 |
| PSA 9 | $738 | +$642 | +$617 | +$517 |
| PSA 8 | $185 | +$87.58 | +$62.58 | −$37.42 |
Net = sale price − $71.95 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% | $4,429 | +$4,307 |
| 50% | $8,119 | +$7,997 |
| 75% | $11,810 | +$11,688 |
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 | $15,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $560 | −$14,940 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $15,500 | $560 | — | — |
| 9 | $738 | $250 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $220 | $89.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $185 | $69.99 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $31.00 | — |
| 7 | $53.27 | — | — | $44.00 |
| 6 | $37.75 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $39.92 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $30.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Reshiram — FAQ
Is Reshiram worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram sells for $15,500 against $71.95 raw: a $15,428 spread, 215× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($738) 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 Reshiram worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reshiram (XY Black Star Promos XY74) sells for about $15,500 versus $71.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 215× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $15,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $560. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram 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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