Is Elgyem worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Elgyem sells for $326 against $14.72 raw: a $311 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.11) 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)
- $14.72
- PSA 10
- $326
- PSA 9
- $19.11
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $326 | +$286 | +$261 | +$161 |
| PSA 9 | $19.11 | −$20.61 | −$45.61 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $18.01 | −$21.71 | −$46.71 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $14.72 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% | $95.74 | +$31.02 |
| 50% | $172 | +$108 |
| 75% | $249 | +$184 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $326 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $110 | −$216 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $52.29 | −$273 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $326 | $52.29 | $110 | — |
| 9 | $19.11 | $13.23 | $37.98 | $26.92 |
| 8 | $18.01 | — | — | — |
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Grading Elgyem — FAQ
Is Elgyem worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elgyem sells for $326 against $14.72 raw: a $311 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.11) 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 Elgyem worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elgyem (Black Bolt 120/086) sells for about $326 versus $14.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elgyem?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $326, ahead of TAG 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elgyem 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 Elgyem break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elgyem breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.11).
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