Grading verdict · PSAsv8-204 · Nov 9
Sell it raw
Grading only pays with at least a 92% chance of a PSA 10. Almost no raw copy clears that bar.
92% if a miss grades PSA 9, 93% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: −$44 per card versus selling raw.
Mesprit
No. 204/191Illustration RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $13.16 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:01 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$100
+$5.34
PSA 9$20.00
−$64
PSA 8$13.65
−$70
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Don’t buy to grade
At your odds, grading loses money even on a free card.
Fee headroom
$26 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $268
PSA 10s would need to rise 168% from $100 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 9. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $100 longer-run | 253 | Nov 6 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 longer-run | 223 | Nov 6 |
| PSA 8 | $13.65 longer-run | 40 | Nov 7 |
| CGC 10 | $19.80 looks off | 42 | Oct 26 |
| Raw | $13.16 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (8)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | — too few | 1 | Apr 20 |
| PSA 3 | — too few | 1 | May 13 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 3 | Aug 20 |
| BGS 8.5 | — too few | 1 | Feb 16 |
| CGC 9.5 | $9.45 longer-run | 5 | Oct 30 |
| CGC 9 | $12.75 longer-run | 23 | Oct 30 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 5 | Oct 4 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 1 | Mar 30 |
- PSA 10: only 1 sale in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $100 from 253 sales, last on Nov 6.
- PSA 9: only 1 sale in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $20.00 from 223 sales, last on Nov 6.
In the last 7 days, 1 PSA 10, 1 PSA 9 and 1 PSA 8 sold.
PSA 10s are 53% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
PSA 10s sell highest for this card. PSA has the most sales, 253. The verdict uses PSA. A price far out of line with PSA is held back until it is checked.
PSA 10$100253 sales
CGC 10checking42 sales
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
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Keep the 9: even a PSA 10 would net less than selling the 9 ($16.95).
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Mesprit - 204/191 (Surging Sparks #204) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:01 PM UTC, Mesprit - 204/191 (Surging Sparks #204) has a market reference price of $13.16.
Is Mesprit - 204/191 going up in value?
Over the latest tracked day, the reference price for Mesprit - 204/191 (Surging Sparks #204) has risen 1.5%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Mesprit - 204/191 prices and sales?
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