Is N's Plan worth grading?
Pokémon · Black Bolt · 170/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 N's Plan brings $116 versus $66.34 raw — a $49.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.24) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $66.34
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $51.24
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $116 | +$24.55 | −$0.45 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $51.24 | −$40.10 | −$65.10 | −$165 |
| PSA 8 | $52.68 | −$38.66 | −$63.66 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $66.34 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% | $67.40 | −$48.94 |
| 50% | $83.56 | −$32.78 |
| 75% | $99.73 | −$16.61 |
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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $103 | −$12.92 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $70.50 | −$45.39 | 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 N's Plan — FAQ
Is N's Plan worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's Plan brings $116 versus $66.34 raw — a $49.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.24) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 N's Plan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 N's Plan (Black Bolt 170/086) sells for about $116 versus $66.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's Plan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $116, ahead of TAG 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does N's Plan 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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