Is Arceus worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Arceus sells for $1,820 against $77.85 raw: a $1,742 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,966) 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)
- $77.85
- PSA 10
- $1,820
- PSA 9
- $1,966
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $1,820 | +$1,717 | +$1,692 | +$1,592 |
| PSA 9 | $1,966 | +$1,863 | +$1,838 | +$1,738 |
| PSA 8 | $80.12 | −$22.73 | −$47.73 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $77.85 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% | $1,929 | +$1,801 |
| 50% | $1,893 | +$1,765 |
| 75% | $1,856 | +$1,728 |
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 | $1,820 | 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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Grading Arceus — FAQ
Is Arceus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arceus sells for $1,820 against $77.85 raw: a $1,742 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,966) 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 Arceus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arceus (XY Black Star Promos XY83) sells for about $1,820 versus $77.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
What centering does Arceus 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.
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