Is Servine worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 458× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Servine sells for $54.95 against $0.12 raw: a $54.83 spread, 458× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.12
- PSA 10
- $54.95
- Gem premium
- 458×
- 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 | $54.95 | +$29.83 | +$4.83 | −$95.17 |
Net = sale price − $0.12 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $56.96 | −$63.04 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $56.96 | — | $120 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Servine — FAQ
Is Servine worth grading?
A PSA 10 Servine sells for $54.95 against $0.12 raw: a $54.83 spread, 458× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Servine worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Servine (Black Bolt 002/086) sells for about $54.95 versus $0.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 458× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Servine?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Servine need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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?
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